Hospice Admissions RN - $10k Sign-On & Care Coordination

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MercyOne Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to coordinate admissions across the Des Moines market, assess eligibility, establish plans of care, and facilitate a smooth transition into hospice services.

The role works with patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life; requires Iowa RN license and at least one year of acute care experience; a $10k sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in Iowa.
• Minimum one year of acute care nursing experience required.
• Hospice, palliative care, home health, oncology, critical care, or medical-surgical experience preferred.
• Current driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support patients and families through end-of-life conversations and transitions in care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete hospice admissions for patients in the Des Moines market.
• Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy, benefits, services, and expectations.
• Obtain informed consent and complete admission documentation.
• Develop and initiate the individualized Plan of Care with the patient and team.
• Communicate findings to the hospice interdisciplinary group to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate with referral sources, physicians, hospitals, and facilities to facilitate admissions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and synchronize records after each visit.
• Provide nursing assessments, symptom management recommendations, and caregiver education.
• Participate in admissions rotation and on-call activities as needed.
• Support referral development and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

End-of-life conversations

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

MercyOne Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to coordinate admissions across the Des Moines market, assess eligibility, establish plans of care, and facilitate a smooth transition into hospice services.

The role works with patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life; requires Iowa RN license and at least one year of acute care experience; a $10k sign-on bonus is available.