Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

Addus Family Company is seeking a Hospice RN Admissions Nurse to coordinate and complete hospice admissions for patients in their homes. In this mission-driven, patient-focused role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments, explain hospice services and consent, develop initial care plans, and collaborate closely with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and families. You will ensure regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, timely admissions, and smooth transitions of care. Addus offers training, support, and growth opportunities within a respected, nationwide home health and hospice organization. Conduct comprehensive hospice admission assessments in patients’ homes Explain hospice philosophy, services, and consent forms to patients and families Develop initial plans of care and coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary team Ensure timely and accurate documentation in EMR and compliance with regulations Communicate clinical findings and admission decisions to care team and referral sources Educate families on symptom management, safety, and available community resources Collaborate with case managers and social workers to support smooth transitions of care Participate in quality and compliance initiatives and follow agency policies Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive support during end-of-life transitions Participate in ongoing training and maintain required clinical competencies Hospice and palliative care nursing Comprehensive clinical assessment Care planning and coordination Patient and family education Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Regulatory and hospice compliance knowledge Pain and symptom management basics Interdisciplinary team collaboration Time management and prioritization Communication and counseling skills Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice Current BLS certification Hospice and Palliative Nurses (CHPN) certification preferred Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Experience with EMR/documentation systems