Compassionate Hospice Admissions Nurse (Home Care)

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is seeking an Admission RN to evaluate and coordinate hospice care for patients in home and community settings. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the care team to meet patient needs.

The role emphasizes education, comfort care, and timely communication with families, while ensuring safety and adherence to nursing standards within a supportive interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with hospice experience.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills.
• Ability to coordinate patient care with the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient/family assessment.
• Provide nursing care using the nursing process.
• Develop and revise care plans with the team.
• Coordinate orders and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Educate patient and family on care plans and self-care.
• Maintain safety and continuity of care in home/community settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for quality patient outcomes.
• Manage equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is seeking an Admission RN to evaluate and coordinate hospice care for patients in home and community settings. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the care team to meet patient needs.

The role emphasizes education, comfort care, and timely communication with families, while ensuring safety and adherence to nursing standards within a supportive interdisciplinary environment.