Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

Vetted Solutions; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a Hospice RN Admissions Nurse to coordinate and complete home hospice admissions, delivering patient-focused, compassionate care. You will assess patients, explain services, obtain consent, and develop initial care plans while ensuring compliant documentation.

In this role, you will collaborate with physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and families to align goals and smooth transitions of care from referral to admission, supporting high-quality end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical assessment skills.
• Clear communication with patients and families about hospice services.
• Proven ability to collaborate with care teams and coordinate admissions.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice eligibility and care needs.
• Explain hospice services and obtain required patient/family consent.
• Develop initial care plans based on assessment findings.
• Coordinate admissions and support smooth transitions of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and families to align care goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain accurate, timely documentation.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Regulatory documentation

Communication with patients/families

Job description

Hospice RN Admissions Nurse coordinates and completes hospice admissions for patients in their homes, delivering patient-focused, mission-driven care.

Key Duties

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice eligibility and care needs.
• Explain hospice services and obtain required patient/family consent.
• Develop initial care plans based on assessment findings.
• Coordinate admissions and support smooth transitions of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and families to align care goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain accurate, timely documentation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure with strong clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and families about hospice services.
• Strong collaboration and care coordination skills across care teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and commitment to documentation accuracy.