Hospice Admissions Nurse — Flexible Shifts & Sign-On Bonus

Anchor Health; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Anchor Health is seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse to present our hospice services to patients and families, supporting admissions decisions and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires CA RN licensure, CPR, and strong communication skills. You will work with a dedicated team to ensure compassionate, compliant patient care and smooth admission processes in a home-based setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN-accredited nursing school and CA RN licensure.
• Current CPR certification and valid California driver's license.
• Minimum 1 year professional nursing experience; 2 years in public health, home care, or hospice preferred.
• Strong observation, communication, problem-solving, and math skills.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients and be able to drive to assignments.

Responsibilities

• Participates in admissions information gathering, analysis, education, and form completion.
• Evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness via medical records.
• Obtains agreement for admission of referred patients meeting criteria.
• Analyzes data to facilitate admission orders.
• Builds referral relationships to support high-quality service.
• Maintains clinical and professional competence.
• Develops internal relationships with admissions and patient care staff.
• Educates patients and families about hospice and palliative care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Basic math

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN License CA

CPR Certification

NLN Accredited Program

Tools

Health IT system

Mobile technology

Job description

Anchor Health is seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse to present our hospice services to patients and families, supporting admissions decisions and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires CA RN licensure, CPR, and strong communication skills. You will work with a dedicated team to ensure compassionate, compliant patient care and smooth admission processes in a home-based setting.