Hospice Admission RN

Our mission is to provide comfort where there is pain, solutions where there are challenges, and peace where there is chaos in the lives of our patients and their loved ones. Hospice is not about dying, rather it is about living and maximizing the quality of life that a person has remaining. It recognizes death as a normal part of life and engages not only the patient but also loved ones as it provides a team of specialists to care for people as they write that final chapter of life's journey.

SUMMARY A

hospice admission nurse evaluates and admits patients into end-of-life care. They conduct clinical assessments, explain hospice services to patients and families, complete intake paperwork, and collaborate with healthcare teams to create an individualized comfort-focused plan of care.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Evaluation:

Review medical records and conduct in-home or hospital visits to verify terminal prognosis (life expectancy of 6 months or less) and assess the patient's immediate medical and emotional needs.

Education & Support:

Serve as a nurse educator by explaining hospice benefits, discussing disease progression, and supporting patients and families through a difficult transition.

Care Planning:

Collaborate with attending physicians and the interdisciplinary team (social workers, chaplains) to develop an initial, comfort-focused plan of care.

Documentation & Compliance:

Ensure all informed consents are signed, process necessary legal/medical paperwork, and document baseline data into the electronic medical record.

Symptom Management:

Administer preliminary treatments and medications to address acute pain or distress while on-site.

Resource Coordination:

Arrange for the delivery of essential medical equipment (e.g., hospital beds, oxygen) and order necessary medications before handing the case to the assigned case manager. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person