Admission Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Weekend Hospice Admissions RN with some RN resource visits to join our growing team. This role is essential in initiating hospice care during weekend hours, ensuring patients and families receive timely, empathetic support. At Sequoia Home Health and Hospice, we’re passionate about delivering life-changing service to our patients and their families. Serving a uniquely diverse community, we provide individualized care with dignity, compassion, and excellence. As part of the Cornerstone Group, a nationwide network of over 75 home health and hospice agencies, we operate with the heart of a local team. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and a commitment to our core values: CAPLICO – Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership.
Requirements
- Active RN license in California.
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (hospice, palliative care, or home health preferred).
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently during weekend hours.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- hospice, palliative care, or home health experience
Responsibilities
- Conduct hospice admission assessments in homes, facilities, or hospitals.
- Evaluate patient eligibility based on Medicare guidelines and Sequoia policies.
- Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy and services.
- Complete informed consent and admission documentation.
- Initiate care plans and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and referral sources.
- Provide emotional support during the admission process.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR system.
- Respond to urgent weekend admissions and support triage as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Critical illness benefit
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Mobile documentation tools
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
