Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Admissions

Phoenix Home Care; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 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

Supportive hospice team

Medicare Certified & State Licensed

Job summary

Phoenix Hospice is seeking an experienced Hospice Admissions RN to guide patients and families from curative to comfort-focused care in Kansas City and surrounding areas. You’ll be the first calm presence at admission, blending clinical expertise with compassionate support.

The role requires Missouri RN license, hospice experience, and the ability to collaborate with intake coordinators and physicians to ensure smooth admissions and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Hospice experience is required.
• Active MO or Compact RN license.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong assessment, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within 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 (MO/Compact)

Driver's license

Assessment skills

Teamwork capability

Job description

• Hospice Admissions RN
• Kansas City, MO & surrounding areas
• Full Time: 40hrs | 10-hour Shifts | Monday - Friday

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 Licensed

We’re taking the journey with you—creating new beginnings for patients, families, and nurses alike.

Our mission is to offer meaningful opportunities to our caregivers and clinicians while delivering hospice and home care services rooted in compassion, honesty, patience, and innovation.