Registered Nurse, Admissions Support

Jimmy Jazz; Kearneysville (WV); On-site; USD 51,315 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Paid time off and holidays

Career development

Employee assistance and wellness

Team environment and culture

Work-life balance and flexibility

Job summary

Hospice of the Panhandle is seeking an Admissions Support Nurse (RN) to determine initial nursing care needs of hospice patients and enroll them in the hospice program. This role provides nursing care to patients and families based on the plan of care and serves as a flexible clinical resource to support multiple teams for timely admissions, visits, and continuity of care.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., with two rotating weekend days per month.

Qualifications

• Current West Virginia eNLC Registered Nurse license is required.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience, home health or medical surgical nursing in an inpatient setting preferred.
• Able to provide your own transportation, and a license to drive in West Virginia with current liability insurance.
• Excellent computer word processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Enrolls patients in the hospice program and educates patients and families regarding hospice services, disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Performs nursing assessments to identify patient and family needs and develops appropriate plans of care.
• Consults with the Hospice Medical Director or designee regarding hospice eligibility, admission appropriateness, and covered medications.
• Completes hospice admissions, pre-admission assessments, urgent admissions, follow-up assessments, and related documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides nursing interventions, medication review, patient education, and symptom management consistent with the plan of care.
• Collaborates with physicians, pharmacies, care teams, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
• Provides phone triage, patient assessments, late-day referral visits, and After Hours support as needed.
• Supports Access, Home Care, and Inpatient Facility (IPF) teams by completing comprehensive assessments, routine visits, admissions, and other patient care activities based on organizational needs.
• Maintains flexibility to work across service areas, responding to changing referral volumes, staffing needs, and patient care priorities.
• Participates in on-call coverage, staff development activities, and organizational initiatives while maintaining hospice competency, productivity standards, and compliance with agency policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Computer skills

Education

2 Year Degree

WV eNLC RN license

Tools

Driving licenseWV

Job description

• Base Pay $37.25 - $46.00 / Hour
• Job Category Access
• Employee Type Full Time; Hourly
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Travel 95%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

General Statement of Duties: The Admissions Support Nurse (RN) determines initial nursing care needs of hospice patients and enrolls patients in the hospice program. Provides nursing care to patients and families based on assessed needs reflected in the plan of care. Serves as a flexible clinical resource supporting multiple clinical teams to ensure timely admissions, patient visits, and continuity of care.

Level of Responsibility: Reports to Nurse Manager, Access Team

Status: Non- Exempt; Full-Time; Hourly

Pay Range: $37.25/hour - $46.00/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., with two rotating weekend days per month.

Why Join Our Team?

At Hospice of the Panhandle, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We have been dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients and families throughout our community. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization committed to making a meaningful difference every day.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Supportive team environment and strong company culture
• Work-life balance and flexibility

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enrolls patients in the hospice program and educates patients and families regarding hospice services, disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Performs nursing assessments to identify patient and family needs and develops appropriate plans of care.
• Consults with the Hospice Medical Director or designee regarding hospice eligibility, admission appropriateness, and covered medications.
• Completes hospice admissions, pre-admission assessments, urgent admissions, follow-up assessments, and related documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides nursing interventions, medication review, patient education, and symptom management consistent with the plan of care.
• Collaborates with physicians, pharmacies, care teams, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
• Provides phone triage, patient assessments, late-day referral visits, and After Hours support as needed.
• Supports Access, Home Care, and Inpatient Facility (IPF) teams by completing comprehensive assessments, routine visits, admissions, and other patient care activities based on organizational needs.
• Maintains flexibility to work across service areas, responding to changing referral volumes, staffing needs, and patient care priorities.
• Participates in on-call coverage, staff development activities, and organizational initiatives while maintaining hospice competency, productivity standards, and compliance with agency policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education & Experience:
1. Current West VirginiaeNLC Registered Nurselicense is required.New RN graduates - please specify when you're taking the NCLEX exam.
2. Minimum of one year nursing experience, home health or medical surgical nursing in an inpatient setting preferred.
3. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the patient and family, the attending physician, coworkers, and outside agencies.
5. Able to provide your own transportation, and a license to drive in West Virginia with current liability insurance. Driving record meets Hospice’s insurance company standards.
6. Excellent computer word processing skills.

Physical Qualifications:
1. Ability to transport self to the office and patient care settings throughout the service area.
3. Ability to lift and move patients and equipment.
4. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English language.
5. Ability to hear normal conversation in person and via phone.
6. Ability to read normal or condensed print.

Equipment Used: Telephone, electronic equipment, office equipment, medical equipment and supplies used for patient care.

Additional Information

• What position are you interested in? Registered Nurse, Access