Admissions Nurse (Hospice)

Lifted Healthcare Group • Plano, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifted Hospice’s Admissions Nurse serves as the first clinical point of contact for patients and families entering hospice care. The nurse guides them through the transition with compassion and clear communication, completes initial assessments, provides skilled nursing care, and helps patients and families understand what to expect. The role includes confirming patient eligibility, developing a personalized plan of care with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team, and supporting a thoughtful transition into hospice.

The nurse works primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences, memory care facilities, and other long-term care facilities. The role requires local travel, adaptability, and collaboration with nurses, social workers, chaplains, physicians, hospice leadership, and the medical director. The position focuses on admissions rather than ongoing visits and includes participation in on-call rotations and after-hours support as assigned. The stated schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., or Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor’s nursing program.
• Active state nursing license and clinical skills that meet current standards of nursing practice.
• At least two years of experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to guide urgent and emotional conversations calmly and clearly.
• Familiarity with state and federal hospice regulations, including eligibility criteria and Conditions of Participation (CoPs).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize needs quickly, and make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to navigate emotional, logistical, and cultural complexities during admissions.
• Ability to meet documentation deadlines while supporting patient and family needs.
• Ability to travel locally to complete admissions across homes and facilities.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and valid auto liability insurance.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete timely, thorough nursing assessments to identify patients’ physical, emotional, and environmental needs at admission.
• Develop and document a personalized plan of care in coordination with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide compassionate, clinically excellent nursing care at the start of care and follow infection-control measures in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Collaborate with the medical director, physicians, hospice leadership, and the interdisciplinary team to understand and support patient and family needs.
• Submit required documentation and admission paperwork accurately and on time, maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Educate and support families through clear communication about the hospice journey.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide patient care and support after hours as assigned.
• Participate in ongoing training, hospice in-services, and quality improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Travel locally to complete admissions in homes and facilities.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life insurance policy.
• Employer contributions toward employee health and dental insurance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary profit-sharing contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree