Job Description

Special Instructions:   Please do not apply for this position unless you have hospice and/or home health industry experience, no exceptions.

Hospice Admission Nurse

Schedule : Full-Time, Monday-Friday (11am - 8pm)

Job Overview:

As an admission nurse, you'll conduct comprehensive patient assessments, facilitate seamless admission procedures, and deliver compassionate care coordination, ensuring the best support for hospice patients and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and oversees all aspects of new patient admissions
• Collaborates with patient care teams to ensure seamless communication
• Educates families on patient condition, needs, and care
• Performs head-to-toe physical assessments
• Timely and accurately completes documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse; Current driver’s license. Current CPR Certification.

Experience: Two (2) years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting and one (1) year full-time hospice.

Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Knowledge of state and federal regulations.  Good interpersonal skills.

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance through Blue Cross & Blue Shield
• Dental and vision insurance through Lincoln Financial
• HSA or FSA plans available
• 160 hours of PTO annually, and 9 paid holidays
• Life insurance paid
• Disability insurance

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