Hospice Admissions Nurse — Impactful Patient Care

Anchor Health; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Admissions Registered Nurse at Anchor Health coordinates hospice admissions in our homecare program, guiding patients and families through the intake process and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. You will evaluate hospice appropriateness, obtain admission orders, and educate families about care options.

This role requires CA RN licensure, CPR, and strong communication skills. Anchor Health offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving skills and basic math skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in intake, education, and form completion for admissions.
• Evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness via medical records.
• Obtains agreement for admission from referred patients and families.
• Analyzes collected data to facilitate admission orders.
• Builds referral source relationships to support quality expectations.
• 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.

Job description

The Admissions Registered Nurse at Anchor Health coordinates hospice admissions in our homecare program, guiding patients and families through the intake process and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. You will evaluate hospice appropriateness, obtain admission orders, and educate families about care options.

This role requires CA RN licensure, CPR, and strong communication skills. Anchor Health offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision,