Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

Vetted Solutions; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Hospice Admission Nurse to lead timely admissions for home and facility-based patients. You will perform patient assessments, educate families on hospice services, obtain consents, and help form initial care plans with the interdisciplinary team.

In this role you will coordinate with physicians, case managers, and families to ensure a smooth transition to hospice, maintain thorough EHR documentation, and uphold regulatory standards throughout the admission process.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to end-of-life care.
• Strong clinical assessment and care‑planning skills.
• Excellent communication for explaining services and obtaining consents.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and EHR proficiency.
• Commitment to regulatory compliance and professional accountability.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments during hospice admission.
• Educate patients and families about hospice services and eligibility.
• Obtain required consents and support informed decision-making.
• Develop initial care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate with physicians, case managers, and families to ensure a smooth transition to hospice.
• Ensure accurate, complete documentation in the EHR.
• Maintain regulatory and compliance standards throughout the admission process.

Skills

Compassionate, patient-centered

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation and EHR

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Hospice Admission Nurse responsible for completing timely hospice admissions for home and facility-based patients.

Key Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments during hospice admission.
• Educate patients and families about hospice services and eligibility.
• Obtain required consents and support informed decision-making.
• Develop initial care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate with physicians, case managers, and families to ensure a smooth transition to hospice.
• Ensure accurate, complete documentation in the EHR.
• Maintain regulatory and compliance standards throughout the admission process.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to end-of-life care.
• Strong clinical assessment and care-planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining services and obtaining consents.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and EHR proficiency.
• Commitment to regulatory compliance and professional accountability.