Hospice/Palliative · Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Admissions

Jemma LLC; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid mileage

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) options

PTO

Spousal insurance

Paid orientation and training

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced Hospice Admissions RN for a weekend-shift, full-time role. You will lead admissions, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered care as patients transition from curative to comfort-focused treatment.

The position emphasizes strong clinical judgment, communication, and the ability to work independently within a supportive hospice team.

Qualifications

• Hospice experience required.
• Active Missouri RN license.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong assessment, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete hospice admissions and skilled nursing visits.
• Provide compassionate care and support to patients and families.
• Educate patients and families on conditions such as CHF, COPD, and diabetes.
• Provide wound care and medication management.
• Document patient conditions and communicate changes to physicians.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team.

Skills

Hospice experience

RN license

Driver's license

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Missouri RN license

Job description

# Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice AdmissionsPhoenix Home Care and Hospice · Springfield, MO · Posted todayRNHospice/PalliativeFull-timeApply on employer site →Applications happen on the employer's own careers site — Jemma never handles your application. What verified nurses actually earn in this role — visible to verified members.Create a free account →## About this role* **Weekend Hospice Admissions RN*** **Springfield, MO & surrounding areas*** **Full Time: 30-40hrs | 10-hour Shifts | Saturday - Monday**Some nurses change lives in quiet, powerful moments.If you’re called to walk alongside patients and families at one of life’s most meaningful transitions, this role was created for you.At **Phoenix Hospice**, our Admissions RNs are the first calm presence when hospice care begins. You’ll guide patients and families from curative care into comfort-focused care with compassion, clinical excellence, and dignity. This role blends strong clinical judgment with deep human connection—addressing not only physical needs, but also emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support.You’ll collaborate closely with intake coordinators, hospice consultants, medical directors, facility staff, and physicians to ensure every admission is smooth, thoughtful, and centered on what matters most.### Requirements* **Hospice experience required*** **Active Missouri or Compact RN license*** Valid driver’s license* Strong assessment, organization, and communication skills* Ability to work independently and as part of a team### What You’ll Do* Complete hospice admissions and skilled nursing visits* Provide compassionate care and support to patients and families* Educate patients and families on conditions such as CHF, COPD, and diabetes* Provide wound care and medication management* Document patient conditions and communicate changes to physicians* Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team### Why Nurses Choose Phoenix* Competitive pay + paid mileage* Medical, Dental & Vision* 401(k) options* PTO* Spousal insurance* Paid orientation and training* Supportive hospice team* Medicare Certified & State LicensedWe’re taking the journey with you—creating new beginnings for patients, families, and nurses alike.**Choose Phoenix. Apply today.**