Hospice Admissions RN

Prismhr Hire; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401(k)

Weekday schedule

Supportive leadership

Interdisciplinary team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Dependable Hospice in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Hospice Admissions RN to join our field-based team.

This role conducts home-based admission assessments, evaluates hospice eligibility, educates patients and families, and coordinates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth, timely admissions.

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with travel to patient homes and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Arizona Registered Nurse license is required and must be valid.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Hospice, home health, palliative care, or community-based nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines preferred.
• Excellent clinical assessment and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and patient/family education skills.
• Experience with EMR systems.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive admission assessments in patients’ homes and other care settings.
• Evaluate patients for hospice eligibility and identify clinical needs.
• Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy, services, benefits, and what to expect.
• Review medical history, diagnoses, medications, and current care needs.
• Coordinate with physicians, hospitals, facilities, referral sources, and hospice team members.
• Complete admission documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Develop initial plans of care based on patient needs and goals.
• Provide education regarding symptom management, medications, equipment, and end-of-life care.
• Ensure necessary medications, supplies, and durable medical equipment are coordinated for admission.
• Provide compassionate emotional support to patients and families.
• Communicate important clinical information to the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Maintain compliance with hospice policies, CMS requirements, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical-thinking

Communication skills

Documentation/time management

EMR experience

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Hospice Admissions RN

Dependable Hospice | Tucson, AZ & Surrounding AreasFull-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Be the Compassionate First Step in a Family’s Hospice Journey

Dependable Hospice is seeking an experienced and compassionate Hospice Admissions RN to join our Tucson team. This nurse plays an essential role in helping patients and families transition into hospice care with understanding, dignity, and support.

As an Admissions RN, you’ll meet with patients and families, complete clinical assessments, explain hospice services and benefits, and coordinate with physicians, referral sources, and our interdisciplinary team to ensure a smooth and timely admission.

Why Join Dependable Hospice?

• Competitive Compensation

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k)

• Monday–Friday Schedule

• Supportive, Experienced Leadership

• Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team

• Meaningful Work Supporting Patients and Families

What You’ll Do

• Conduct comprehensive admission assessments in patients’ homes and other care settings

• Evaluate patients for hospice eligibility and identify clinical needs

• Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy, services, benefits, and what to expect

• Review medical history, diagnoses, medications, and current care needs

• Coordinate with physicians, hospitals, facilities, referral sources, and hospice team members

• Complete admission documentation accurately and within required timeframes

• Develop initial plans of care based on patient needs and goals

• Provide education regarding symptom management, medications, equipment, and end-of-life care

• Ensure necessary medications, supplies, and durable medical equipment are coordinated for admission

• Provide compassionate emotional support to patients and families

• Communicate important clinical information to the interdisciplinary hospice team

• Maintain compliance with hospice policies, CMS requirements, and applicable regulations

What We’re Looking For

• Current, unrestricted Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience

• Hospice, home health, palliative care, or community-based nursing experience strongly preferred

• Knowledge of hospice eligibility and CMS guidelines preferred

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills

• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills

• Compassionate and comfortable supporting patients and families during end-of-life care

• Strong organization, documentation, and time-management skills

• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Schedule

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

This is a field-based position serving patients throughout Tucson and surrounding areas, with travel to patient homes, facilities, and other care settings as needed.

Join Dependable Hospice

For many families, the Admissions RN is their first introduction to hospice care. We’re looking for an RN who can combine strong clinical skills with compassion, patience, and the ability to help families feel informed and supported from the very beginning.

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