Home Health and Hospice - Admit Nurse

Quality Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care; Holladay (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care seeks an experienced Home Health and Hospice Admission Nurse to evaluate patients for admission, perform comprehensive assessments, and formulate initial care plans. You will coordinate services to ensure timely, appropriate home health or hospice care, acting as a liaison among patients, families, physicians, and the care team.

The role emphasizes strong assessment, education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary staff.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing is required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a valid license.
• Experience in home health, hospice, case management, or admissions is preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Medicare, hospice, and home health regulations is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessments and admissions in home settings.
• Review records and orders to determine eligibility.
• Complete admission documentation accurately.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and services.
• Coordinate care with physicians, case managers, social workers, and therapists.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, accreditation and agency rules.
• Evaluate needs and recommend services.
• Participate in on-call rotations as assigned.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and nursing standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Care coordination

Documentation

EMR proficiency

Compassionate end-of-life care

Education

RN license in good standing

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Home Health and Hospice Admission Nurse

Position Summary

The Home Health and Hospice Admission Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients for admission, completing comprehensive assessments, developing initial care plans, and coordinating services to ensure patients receive appropriate home health or hospice care. This role serves as a key liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial patient assessments and admissions in home or facility settings.
• Review medical records and physician orders to determine eligibility for services.
• Complete required admission documentation accurately and timely.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and available services.
• Coordinate care with physicians, case managers, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, accreditation, and agency requirements.
• Evaluate patient needs and recommend appropriate services and resources.
• Participate in on-call rotations as assigned.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional nursing standards.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Home health, hospice, case management, or admissions experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Medicare, hospice, and home health regulations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Skills:

• Clinical assessment and critical thinking.
• Patient and family education.
• Care coordination.
• Documentation and EMR proficiency.
• Time management.
• Compassionate end-of-life care.

Typical Work Environment:

• Patient homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospice settings.
• Frequent travel within assigned service area.
• Independent work with collaboration from an interdisciplinary team.

This role is ideal for an RN who enjoys patient education, care coordination, independence, and building relationships with patients and families during important stages of care.