Hospice Admissions Nurse - Compassionate Care Liaison

Hospice Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospice Austin seeks an Admissions Nurse to evaluate and admit patients into hospice services in the Spicewood/Austin area. You will coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, completing required documentation and initiating care plans to ensure services are in place across settings.

You will be a key contact for patients and families, educating them on hospice philosophy and goals of care, while promoting compassionate, patient-centered admissions and smooth transitions into

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in Texas.
• Minimum 3 years nursing with leadership or mentoring experience.
• Strong communication and teaching skills for patients and families.
• Proficiency with EMR and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess and admit patients to hospice, ensuring eligibility and proper documentation.
• Educate patients and families about hospice care and goals of care.
• Collaborate with the care team to coordinate transitions into services.
• Lead or participate in performance improvements to enhance care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team leadership

Education support

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Texas Board of Nurse Examiners license

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hospice Austin seeks an Admissions Nurse to evaluate and admit patients into hospice services in the Spicewood/Austin area. You will coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, completing required documentation and initiating care plans to ensure services are in place across settings.

You will be a key contact for patients and families, educating them on hospice philosophy and goals of care, while promoting compassionate, patient-centered admissions and smooth transitions into