Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Admissions

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid mileage

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

PTO

Spousal insurance

Paid orientation

Supportive hospice team

State licensed

Job summary

Phoenix Hospice admissions nurses play a pivotal role in guiding patients and families from curative to comfort-focused care in Missouri. You will balance clinical judgment with deep human connection, collaborating closely with intake coordinators and physicians to ensure smooth admissions and compassionate support.

Expect to complete hospice admissions, provide wound care and patient education on CHF/COPD/diabetes, and document changes for the care team.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Missouri RN license or Compact RN license

Job description

• Full Time: 40hrs | 10-hour Shifts | Monday - Friday

• 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.