Hospice Admission Nurse

Envision Hospice; Washington; On-site; USD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Six paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Company-provided scrubs

Job summary

Envision Hospice in King County, WA seeks an experienced Hospice Admission Nurse. This field-based role focuses on admissions, comprehensive assessments, and education for patients and families at a pivotal time.

You will conduct admission assessments, determine eligibility, review medical histories, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure a smooth transition into hospice services.

Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for practice in Washington State.
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and full coverage auto insurance.
• Minimum of one year of hospice or home health nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of healthcare-related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive admission assessments, including physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Evaluating hospice eligibility and coordinating admission requirements with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educating patients and families about hospice philosophy, services, expectations, and available support.
• Developing initial plans of care based on patient needs and goals.
• Completing accurate and timely admission documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Communicating important clinical information to the assigned care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Providing routine nursing visits, including death visits, when admissions are not scheduled.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Field nursing

Independent work

Education

RN license (Washington)

BLS certification

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Description

Location: King County, WA
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $52.00–$63.00 per hour + Benefits

Make a Difference From the Very First Visit. Meaningful Patient Care. No Ongoing Caseload.

At Envision Hospice, we believe every patient and family deserves a compassionate, supportive introduction to hospice care. Our Admission Nurses play an essential role in helping patients and their loved ones navigate this important transition with dignity, understanding, and confidence.

Unlike traditional case management positions, our Hospice Admission Nurses do not manage an ongoing patient caseload. Instead, they focus primarily on admissions, comprehensive assessments, patient and family education, and helping ensure a smooth transition into hospice services.

When admissions are not scheduled, nurses support the clinical team by providing routine patient visits, including death visits, as needed.

If you enjoy meeting new patients, educating families, and using your clinical expertise to make a meaningful difference, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Why Join Envision Hospice?

• No ongoing patient caseload: Focus primarily on admissions and helping patients and families begin their hospice journey.
• Meaningful patient interactions: Take the time to educate, answer questions, address concerns, and provide reassurance during an important transition.
• Collaborative team approach: Work closely with clinical leadership, RN Case Managers, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Consistent weekday schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Competitive compensation: $52.00–$63.00 per hour, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
• Mileage reimbursement: For eligible business travel.
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical with HSA options, dental, vision, supplemental and life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrual equivalent to three weeks per year.
• Six paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-provided scrubs
• Supportive team environment: Collaborative care focused on patient dignity, comfort, and quality of life.

What You Can Expect in This Role

As a Hospice Admission Nurse, you will be one of the first members of our clinical team to connect with patients and families as they begin hospice services.

You will conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, evaluate hospice eligibility, review medical histories, explain hospice services, and help patients and families understand their care options. You will also coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to support a seamless admission experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive admission assessments, including physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Evaluating hospice eligibility and coordinating admission requirements with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educating patients and families about hospice philosophy, services, expectations, and available support.
• Developing initial plans of care based on patient needs and goals.
• Completing accurate and timely admission documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Communicating important clinical information to the assigned care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Providing routine nursing visits, including death visits, when admissions are not scheduled.

This is a field-based nursing position serving patients primarily throughout King County, with occasional travel to Snohomish, Kitsap, Pierce, and Thurston counties as needed. Care is provided in private homes, adult family homes, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate RN who enjoys connecting with patients and families, has strong clinical assessment skills, and can confidently guide individuals through the hospice admission process.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in the field, communicates clearly and compassionately, and understands the importance of creating a positive first experience for patients and their loved ones.

We welcome nurses with hospice or home health experience, as well as qualified nurses from other clinical settings who demonstrate strong assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and a genuine interest in end-of-life care.

Requirements

• Active RN license valid for practice in Washington State.
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and full coverage auto insurance.
• Minimum of one year of hospice or home health nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of healthcare-related experience required.