Hospice Weekend Admission RN

Trinity Health • Livonia, MI

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About The Position

The Hospice Admission Nurse (RN) provides compassionate care and support to patients and families during the transition to hospice care. The nurse completes comprehensive assessments, establishes individualized plans of care, and works with an interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, high-quality care from the first visit. The role also supports the admissions process through education, documentation, coordination with schedulers, and other team needs.

This is a full-time weekend position covering Livingston, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The job describes a 36-hour workweek with full-time pay and benefits, four days off each week, and paid mileage.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• At least one year of professional acute care nursing experience or hospice experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in grief and loss situations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to the organization’s mission and Code of Ethics.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment with frequent shifts in prioritization.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs and perform the physical demands of patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice or home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough physical, emotional, social, and spiritual assessments for patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, the interdisciplinary group (IDG), hospice leadership, and caregivers to develop personalized plans of care.
• Communicate proactively with providers and team members to coordinate care.
• Document accurately and in real time, documenting in the home and syncing after each visit.
• Participate in admissions activities, including informational visits, consents, PROGs, discharge planning, and full admission visits.
• Educate and support patients and caregivers based on their learning needs and conditions.
• Assist with visits to Routine, GIP, or Continuous Care patients when admissions volume is low.
• Contribute to quality improvement, peer reviews, huddles, and ongoing clinical initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of agency policies and state and federal regulations.
• Participate in orientation, training, and ongoing education.
• Serve as a resource and functional supervisor for LPNs and Hospice Aides.

Benefits

• Full-time pay for a 36-hour workweek.
• Full-time benefits.
• Paid mileage.
• Four days off each week.
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed