RN Hospice Admissions Nurse

### RN Hospice Admissions Nurse This is an excellent opportunity for a hospice RN who values meaningful patient interaction, professional autonomy, supportive leadership, and a long-term future. The position works closely with clinical leadership, physicians, referral sources, and the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure every patient receives a timely, compassionate, and well-coordinated admission experience. This position reports to the Clinical Manager, with additional leadership support from the Chief Operating Officer. ### Position Responsibilities: - Evaluate and assess prospective patients to determine clinical eligibility for hospice services. - Review diagnoses, medical history, current symptoms, functional status, and supporting clinical documentation. - Communicate effectively with physicians, referral sources, patients, families, and caregivers throughout the admission process. - Explain hospice philosophy, services, benefits, levels of care, and patient and family expectations with clarity and compassion. - Guide patients and families through emotionally difficult conversations in a calm, respectful, and supportive manner. - Complete all required admission assessments, consents, documentation, and supporting clinical records accurately and promptly. - Initiate individualized plans of care based on the patient’s clinical condition, symptoms, goals, and immediate needs. - Coordinate medications, equipment, supplies, and other services necessary for a safe and timely transition into hospice care. - Collaborate with the Clinical Manager and interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless onboarding of every new patient. ### - ***Current, unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse license.*** - ***Minimum of one year of hospice nursing experience.*** - ***Working knowledge of hospice eligibility requirements and the hospice admission process.*** - Valid driver’s license. - Reliable personal transportation. - Current automobile insurance. - ***Currently live locally to this position.*** - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Training & Development