Hospice RN Admissions Nurse coordinates and completes hospice admissions for patients in their homes. Conduct comprehensive assessments, explain hospice services, and obtain informed consent. Develop initial care plans and collaborate with physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and patients’ families to ensure patient-centered care.
Key duties
- Perform admission assessments and determine eligibility for hospice services
- Educate patients/families on hospice benefits and care options; secure consent
- Create and communicate initial care plans
- Coordinate admissions to support timely, accurate, and smooth transitions of care
- Maintain regulatory compliance and complete documentation accurately and promptly
- Partner with the care team to support ongoing care coordination
Qualifications & skills
- Current RN licensure
- Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to develop care plans
- Excellent communication, education, and empathy with patients and families
- Detail-oriented with solid documentation and regulatory-compliance knowledge
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams