RN Admission Nurse

Community Healthcare of Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas seeks an RN Admission Nurse in Dallas to meet with patients and families, explain hospice services, and coordinate admissions. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess needs, plan nursing visits, and ensure seamless documentation.

The role requires Texas RN licensure, a valid driver's license, and 1 year of nursing experience; hospice case management experience is highly preferred, with strong computer skills and a commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a TX RN license and a valid driver’s license.
• 1 year of nursing experience required; 2+ years hospice case management preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients and families to explain hospice services and coordinate admission.
• Conduct admission assessments and plan initial nursing visits and support services.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team and document thoroughly.
• May perform nursing or 'tuck-in' visits and train admission staff.
• May supervise LVN or CNA staff during admissions.

Skills

RN License TX

Driver's license

Hospice case management

Education

RN Licensure in Texas

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them.

Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for an RN Admission Nurse.

$5,000 Sign-on bonus

POSITION SUMMARY

Meet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services and coordinate admission of patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts consultations for admission of patient services, including education of hospice services to patients and their families.
• Completes thorough assessment of patient at the time of admission; establishes/arranges initial frequency of nursing visits, DME/RX needs, and assesses the need for bereavement, social work, chaplain, and volunteer services.
• Attends and reports to the Interdisciplinary Team regarding the patient.
• Completes paperwork and charting thoroughly and accurately according to Policy.
• May conduct nursing or 'tuck-in' visits.
• May train other admission staff on admission processes.
• May conduct supervisory visits on LVN or CNA staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas
• Hold a valid driver’s license
• 1 year of nursing experience required
• Strongly prefer 2+ years of experience in hospice case management
• Must have proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite experience

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Company-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.