Hospice Admissions Nurse

• As a Nurse Navigator in our outpatient setting, you’ll be the first clinical connection for patients and families beginning hospice services.
• You’ll handle assessments, coordinate care, and support patients in the comfort of their own homes or other care facilities.
• Collaborate with external medical professionals and referral sources to organize and complete admissions into hospice care.
• Build positive relationships with referral partners to streamline the admission process and increase awareness of available services.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, such as transport companies or DME providers, to ensure smooth transitions into care.
• Complete initial assessments and plan of care documentation during admission visits (typically around 3.5 – 4 hours).
• Clearly document eligibility for hospice based on clinical criteria such as:
  Uncontrolled pain, Advanced disease symptoms requiring increased support, Declining condition consistent with hospice guidelines.
• Provide education and support to caregivers and family members, including:
  What to expect at end-of-life, Medication guidance and symptom management, Recognizing changes in condition.
• Perform real-time documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate care with our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), including physicians, nurse practitioners, RNs, social workers, chaplains, and CNAs.
• Communicate and carry out admission orders from NPs and MDs.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (AD, Diploma, or BSN)
• Current RN license in North Carolina
• At least 2 years of nursing experience – hospice or home care preferred
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Comfortable spending long amounts of time in your car – you’ll be driving a lot.

Demonstrates expertise in patient assessments, care coordination, and documentation within hospice services. Strong ability to build relationships with referral partners and provide education to caregivers and families.

• RN License in North Carolina
• Nursing Experience in Hospice or Home Care
• Patient Assessment and Care Coordination
• Strong Communication Skills
• Real-Time Documentation

• Patient Assessment
• Care Coordination
• Documentation
• Symptom Management
• End-of-Life Education

• Strong Communication
• Relationship Building

• RN License

• Hospice Care
• Home Care
• Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
• Eligibility Criteria
• Medication Guidance