Hospice RN Admissions Nurse - Full-Time

The Staff Pad; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Pad is seeking an experienced RN Admissions Nurse to guide patients and families into hospice care in the DFW Metroplex. This field-based role reports to the Managing Director – Hospice and requires compassionate, thorough admissions, care planning, and collaboration with the team to start each hospice journey with dignity.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop plans of care, and support families while navigating regulatory requirements and quality care standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, ADN, or BSN Nursing program.
• Current Texas RN license.
• 2+ years of RN clinical experience; 1+ year of hospice experience required.
• ER, OR, or Critical Care experience preferred; Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive hospice admissions and nursing assessments.
• Develop and document individualized plans of care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, the interdisciplinary team and institutional referral partners.
• Complete 2–3 admissions daily or provide routine patient visits as needed.
• Deliver skilled nursing care and ensure infection control compliance.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in PRN emergency on-call rotation & crisis resolution for patient support.
• Support quality improvement and professional development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Diploma/ADN/BSN program

Job description

Mckinney, United States | Posted on 10/23/2026

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a respected hospice providerin the DFW Metroplex,seeking an experienced RN Admissions Nurse to guide patients and families through their transition into hospice care.

Reporting to the Managing Director – Hospice, the RN Admissions Nurse, serves as the first point of clinical contact for hospice patients and their families. You'll complete comprehensive admissions, develop individualized plans of care, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure every patient begins their hospice journey with dignity, compassion, and support.

Schedule: Full-Time

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive hospice admissions and nursing assessments
  
• Develop and document individualized plans of care
  
• Coordinate care with physicians, the interdisciplinary team and institutional referral partners
  
• Complete 2–3 admissions daily or provide routine patient visits as needed
  
• Deliver skilled nursing care and ensure infection control compliance
  
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
  
• Participate in PRN emergency on-call rotation & crisis resolution for patient support
  
• Support quality improvement and professional development
  
• Perform additional duties as assigned
  

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, ADN, or BSN Nursing program
  
• Current Texas RN license
  
• 2+ years of RN clinical experience; 1+ year of hospice experience required
  
• ER, OR, or Critical Care experience preferred; Current CPR certification

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
  
• Current TB testing and Hepatitis consent/declination documentation
  
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
  
• Adapt to changing field environments and schedules
  
• Knowledge of state and federal hospice regulations
  
• Strong communication, clinical decision-making, time management, adaptability, and emotional resilience
  

What You Can Expect

• Field-based role with local travel and PRN on-call responsibilities
  
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and transfer up to 50 lbs
  
• Perform clinical procedures requiring manual dexterity
  
• Make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations
  
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases
  
• Autonomous, field-based work environment
  
• Flexible schedule with meaningful, patient-focused work
  
• Competitive salary and mileage reimbursement
  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short term/long term insurance
  
• Generous paid time off, 6 paid holidays, flexible days
  
• Training and development opportunities
  
• Education Reimbursement Assistance Program