Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse / RN

Interim HealthCare - Great Lakes Health Partners • Fort Wayne, IN

7d • $90,000 - $98,000

About The Position

Interim HealthCare Hospice is hiring a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse to serve patients in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the surrounding area. The nurse provides comfort, guidance, and skilled care to patients and families during hospice admission and the final chapter of life. Admissions take place in patients’ homes or facilities, with a focus on comfort, safety, and meaningful care.

The role conducts initial assessments, develops the interdisciplinary plan of care, coordinates admissions with patients, families, physicians, intake staff, and the interdisciplinary team, and provides start-of-care nursing interventions and education. The nurse documents care promptly and accurately in the EMR in accordance with Medicare, state regulations, and agency policies.

The position is full-time and offers a base salary of $90,000–$98,000. Interim HealthCare describes its nursing culture as patient-first and supportive of nurses, and operates through more than 300 offices.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• At least one year of nursing experience; hospice or home healthcare experience is preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Clinical proficiency in the nursing specialty, strong communication skills, and compassion.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice or home healthcare nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely initial hospice assessments in patients’ homes or facilities, including comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and medication histories to determine eligibility and care needs.
• Initiate the interdisciplinary plan of care by writing nursing diagnoses, setting palliative goals, and obtaining physician orders and hospice election or consent forms at admission.
• Coordinate referrals and admissions as a clinical liaison among patients, families, physicians, intake staff, and the interdisciplinary team; verify insurance and support compliant admissions.
• Provide skilled start-of-care nursing interventions, symptom-management teaching, and caregiver education to support patient comfort and safety.
• Document admission assessments, care plans, and communications accurately and promptly in the EMR in accordance with Medicare, state regulations, and agency timeliness policies.
• Educate families about the patient’s prognosis, changes in the care plan, medications, and hospice goals.
• Provide holistic care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit, and family.

Benefits

• $90,000–$98,000 base salary.
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Clinician-friendly EMR.
• Commitment to work-life balance.
• Online training, growth opportunities, and ability to earn continuing education units (CEUs).
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Holiday pay.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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