Hospice Admissions RN: Compassionate Onboarding Navigator

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care in Dallas, TX is seeking a Full-Time Hospice RN – Admissions to serve patients. The role is the first clinical contact for new patients, completing evaluations, obtaining consents, and ensuring a smooth transition into hospice services with compassionate care aligned to each patient’s goals.

You will collaborate with intake, admissions, and clinical teams to initiate services promptly, coordinate with physicians and discharge planners, and document thoroughly to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in practicing state (TX) or compact license.
• Minimum of 1 year hospice, palliative care, home health, or hospital-based nursing experience.
• Ability to educate and guide patients and families through sensitive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluations of patients referred for hospice, assessing eligibility and appropriateness per Medicare Conditions of Participation and organizational guidelines.
• Meet with patients and families to explain hospice services, review consents, answer questions, and guide them through the admission process.
• Collaborate with intake, admissions, and clinical teams to ensure seamless onboarding and timely initiation of hospice services.
• Coordinate with attending physicians, hospital discharge planners, and referring providers to obtain orders and ensure continuity of care.
• Complete and document the admission visit, including initial assessments, medication reconciliation, and initiation of the hospice plan of care.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and setting expectations for hospice services.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation to support clinical, regulatory, and billing compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of hospice eligibility, services, and regulations, and serve as an educational resource to internal and external partners.
• Provide after-hours or on-call admission support as needed.
• Supports clinical team with routine/symptom follow up visits as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN License

Hospice Experience

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Patient Education

Driver's License

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care in Dallas, TX is seeking a Full-Time Hospice RN – Admissions to serve patients. The role is the first clinical contact for new patients, completing evaluations, obtaining consents, and ensuring a smooth transition into hospice services with compassionate care aligned to each patient’s goals.

You will collaborate with intake, admissions, and clinical teams to initiate services promptly, coordinate with physicians and discharge planners, and document thoroughly to