Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

HOSPICE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSEDallas–Fort Worth, Texas

Admissions territory / counties: Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, Denton, Cooke, Rarely but occasionally Fannin County

A hospice admission is more than a clinical assessment—it is often the first moment a patient and family begin to feel supported, understood, and confident that they will not face the hospice journey alone.

Our confidential client is a well-established, locally operated North Texas hospice provider known for compassionate, high-quality patient care and an outstanding team-oriented culture. The organization is seeking an experienced Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse who can combine sound clinical judgment with the empathy, communication, and professionalism needed to guide patients and families through one of life’s most difficult transitions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hospice RN who values meaningful patient interaction, professional autonomy, supportive leadership, and a long-term future with a growing post-acute care provider.

The Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse serves as the initial clinical point of contact for prospective hospice patients and their families throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth market.

The Admissions RN will evaluate patients for hospice eligibility, clearly explain hospice services and benefits, complete the admission process, and initiate an individualized plan of care that creates a seamless transition into hospice services.

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.

The primary service area includes:

• Collin County

• Dallas County

• Denton County

• Tarrant County

• Cooke County

Regular local travel throughout the assigned Dallas–Fort Worth territory is required.

• 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.

• Communicate significant clinical findings and changes in condition promptly to the appropriate team members.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company, Medicare, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage daily admission activity independently while maintaining consistent communication with clinical leadership.

• Participate in limited on-call responsibilities as needed.

• Assist with additional clinical or administrative functions as assigned.

The successful candidate will bring:

• At least one year of hospice nursing experience.

• A strong understanding of hospice philosophy, Medicare eligibility criteria, levels of care, and hospice benefits.

• Genuine compassion for patients and families facing a life-limiting illness.

• The ability to establish trust quickly during emotionally sensitive conversations.

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Strong documentation, organization, and time-management skills.

• The ability to work effectively as part of an…