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.

• 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