Hospice Admissions Nurse

Health Here; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here in Missouri seeks an Admissions Hospice Nurse to coordinate compassionate end-of-life care for patients entering hospice services.

You will assess eligibility and complete admissions, educate patients and families, collaborate with physicians, social workers and the hospice team, and document accurately in the EMR.

This role operates in a mission-driven environment with access to robust training and a commitment to dignity and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of hospice care.
• Proficiency in EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient eligibility and complete admissions.
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Document accurately in the EMR; support symptom management planning.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Hospice care knowledge

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Role Overview:

An Admissions Hospice Nurse is responsible for coordinating compassionate end-of-life care for patients entering hospice services.

• Key Responsibilities: Assess patient eligibility, complete admissions, educate patients and families, collaborate with physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Patient Care: Ensure timely, patient-centered transitions, support symptom management plans, and document accurately in the EMR.

Qualifications & Skills:

Strong communication and collaboration skills, knowledge of hospice care, and proficiency in EMR documentation.

Work Environment:

Join a mission-driven, collaborative culture emphasizing dignity, inclusion, and clinical excellence, with access to robust training and evidence-based practices.