Hospice Admission Nurse - Sign-On Bonus

Community Healthcare of Texas; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking an Admission Nurse to meet with patients and families, explain hospice services, and coordinate admission.

The role includes thorough admission assessments, planning initial nursing visits, coordinating DME/RX needs, and collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team. Candidates must be a Texas-licensed RN with at least 1 year of nursing experience; hospice case management is preferred. Strong computer skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be a Texas-licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• 1 year of nursing experience required.
• 2+ years hospice case management preferred.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients and families to explain hospice services and coordinate admission of patients.
• Conduct thorough admission assessments; set initial nursing visit frequency and needs (DME/RX, bereavement, social work, chaplain, and volunteers).
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings and report on patient status.
• Complete paperwork and charting thoroughly and per policy.
• May conduct nursing or 'tuck-in' visits and train admission staff on admission processes.
• May conduct supervisory visits on LVN or CNA staff.

Skills

Registered Nurse (TX)

Driver's license

Nursing experience

Hospice case management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking an Admission Nurse to meet with patients and families, explain hospice services, and coordinate admission.

The role includes thorough admission assessments, planning initial nursing visits, coordinating DME/RX needs, and collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team. Candidates must be a Texas-licensed RN with at least 1 year of nursing experience; hospice case management is preferred. Strong computer skills are a plus.