Hospice Admissions RN Navigator

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, a nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider serving southeastern North Carolina, seeks a Nurse Navigator—Admissions RN to join our team. You will be the first clinical connection for patients beginning hospice, handling assessments, coordinating care, and supporting families in homes or care facilities across the region.

The role requires NC RN licensure, 2+ years of nursing experience (hospice/home care preferred), and strong communication and documentation

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (AD, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN license in North Carolina.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience; hospice or home care preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Comfortable spending long amounts of time in your car – you’ll be driving a lot.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external medical professionals and referral sources to organize and complete admissions into hospice care.
• Build positive relationships with referral partners to streamline the admission process and increase awareness of available services.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, such as transport companies or DME providers, to ensure smooth transitions into care.
• Complete initial assessments and plan of care documentation during admission visits (typically around 3.5–4 hours).
• Document eligibility for hospice based on clinical criteria (uncontrolled pain, advanced disease symptoms, declining condition).
• Provide education and support to caregivers and family members about end-of-life expectations, medications, and symptom management.
• Perform real-time documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) including physicians, NPs, RNs, social workers, chaplains, and CNAs.
• Communicate and carry out admission orders from NPs and MDs.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Driving long distances

Education

AD / Diploma / BSN

Job description

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, a nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider serving southeastern North Carolina, seeks a Nurse Navigator—Admissions RN to join our team. You will be the first clinical connection for patients beginning hospice, handling assessments, coordinating care, and supporting families in homes or care facilities across the region.

The role requires NC RN licensure, 2+ years of nursing experience (hospice/home care preferred), and strong communication and documentation