Admissions Nurse (Hospice)
About The Position
Lifted Hospice is hiring an Admissions Nurse to serve as the first clinical point of contact for patients and families beginning hospice care. The nurse guides patients and their loved ones through the transition with clarity, compassion, and clinical excellence, completing initial assessments, providing skilled nursing care, and explaining what to expect. The position ensures each patient is eligible, informed, and emotionally supported, and helps establish a personalized plan of care from the start. The nurse works with patients and families in their homes, including private residences, memory care facilities, and other long-term care facilities. The role involves local travel and collaboration with nurses, social workers, chaplains, physicians, hospice leadership, and the medical director. The focus is on admissions rather than ongoing visits. The current biweekly schedule is either 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. The role also participates in on-call rotations and provides after-hours care and support as assigned.
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.
- Comfort navigating 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.
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 line 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 communicate with families to help them understand the hospice journey and feel supported.
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
