Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

Addus Family company; Pecos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus Family Company is seeking a compassionate Hospice Admissions RN to coordinate and complete hospice admissions for patients in their homes. You will conduct initial assessments, verify eligibility, obtain consents, and create individualized plans of care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, services, and symptom management, ensuring a smooth transition of care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Experience in hospice or home-based care preferred.
• Ability to educate patients and families about hospice services.
• Strong communication and collaboration with physicians and care team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete hospice admissions for patients in their homes.
• Conduct initial assessments and verify eligibility.
• Obtain consents and create individualized plans of care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, services and symptom management.
• Ensure a smooth transition of care and continuity across the care team.

Skills

Care coordination

Assessment skills

Patient education

Team coordination

Hospice care

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR

Job description

Addus Family Company seeks a compassionate Hospice Admissions RN to coordinate and complete hospice admissions for patients in their homes. In this field-based role, you will conduct initial assessments, verify eligibility, obtain consents, and create individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. You will educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, services, and symptom management, ensuring a smooth transition of care. Addus offers a mission-driven, client-centered culture, strong clinical support, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth in hospice and home-based care.