Hospice Admissions Nurse

Azza HealthCare Agency; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Parma, OH is seeking a Hospice RN Admissions Nurse to coordinate and complete home hospice admissions with empathy and clinical rigor. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, explain hospice services and consent processes, and develop initial care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

Collaboration with physicians, the care team, and families is essential to ensure smooth transitions and compliant care delivery.

Qualifications

• Excellent assessment and communication abilities for hospice admissions.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and documentation requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and families.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete hospice admissions for patients in their homes.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and explain hospice services and consent processes.
• Develop initial care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and families to ensure seamless transitions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain accurate documentation.
• Manage timely admissions and facilitate smooth care handoffs.

Skills

Assessment skills

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Job description

Role:

Hospice RN Admissions Nurse

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete hospice admissions for patients in their homes.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and explain hospice services and consent processes.
• Develop initial care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and families to ensure seamless care transitions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain accurate documentation.
• Manage timely admissions and facilitate smooth care handoffs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and documentation requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and families.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and regulatory compliance.