Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Admissions

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple major medical plans

Competitive pay with paid mileage

401(k) options

Spousal insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tailored orientation and onboarding support

Motivational culture with a supportive team

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice in Springfield, MO seeks a Hospice Admissions RN to provide compassionate care during critical transitions. This role requires guiding patients and families from curative to comfort-focused care, leveraging clinical excellence and deep human connection.

Responsibilities include completing admissions, providing education on chronic conditions, and coordinating with healthcare teams to ensure quality care. Competitive pay, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Hospice experience required.
• Active Missouri or Compact RN license.
• Strong assessment, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete hospice admissions and skilled nursing visits.
• Build meaningful connections with patients and families.
• Provide education on conditions such as CHF, COPD, and Diabetes.
• Perform wound care and medication management.
• Accurately document patient conditions and communicate changes to physicians.

Skills

Hospice experience

Strong assessment skills

Strong organization skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Active Missouri or Compact RN license

Tools

Medical documentation systems

Job description

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

Hospice Admissions RN

Springfield, MO & surrounding areas

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.

Why Nurses Choose Phoenix

• Multiple major medical plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Competitive pay with paid mileage
• 401(k) options
• Spousal insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tailored orientation and onboarding support
• Motivational culture with a supportive Hospice team
• Medicare Certified and State Licensed organization

What You'll Do

• Complete hospice admissions and skilled nursing visits
• Build meaningful, day-to-day connections with patients and families
• Provide education on conditions such as CHF, COPD, and Diabetes
• Perform wound care and medication management
• Change dressings and medical devices as ordered
• Accurately document patient conditions and communicate changes to physicians
• Partner closely with interdisciplinary hospice teams to deliver seamless care

What You'll Need

• Hospice experience required
• Active Missouri or Compact RN license
• Strong assessment, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
• Valid driver's license

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

Choose Phoenix. Apply today.

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.