Hospice Admissions RN - Compassionate Care Coordinator

St. Croix Hospice; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice seeks an Admissions Nurse to plan, organize, and direct hospice care within homes and communities. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient assessments and developing a care plan aligned with the physician’s orders.

The successful candidate will coordinate with families and an interdisciplinary team, ensure HIPAA compliance, and participate in on-call duties while maintaining high standards of nursing care in a home setting.

Qualifications

• Must have an RN license in state of practice.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver’s License and access to a reliable automobile.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Develops and initiates a Plan of Care; revises as needed with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physician; provides caregiver instructions.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Plan of Care

HIPAA compliance

Home health care

Job description

St. Croix Hospice seeks an Admissions Nurse to plan, organize, and direct hospice care within homes and communities. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient assessments and developing a care plan aligned with the physician’s orders.

The successful candidate will coordinate with families and an interdisciplinary team, ensure HIPAA compliance, and participate in on-call duties while maintaining high standards of nursing care in a home setting.