Registered Nurse Admissions

Addus HomeCare • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse Admissions to join their newly restructured team in Albuquerque, NM. Under new leadership, the company is proud to cultivate a culture rooted in compassion, trust, flexibility, and transparency. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a positive transformation where team members support and uplift one another in order to provide the highest quality care to patients and their families during life’s most critical moments. Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, they serve thousands of patients across the region, combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care. The role offers a career with high need and high impact, as hospice nurses are in growing demand nationwide, and RN case managers are among the most valued and respected roles in hospice care. There is significant career growth potential, with 80% of nurse leaders having started in field roles, and the company promotes from within. The position also emphasizes manageable caseloads to ensure quality over quantity, allowing nurses to focus on patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
• Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification
• Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including the assessment, determining eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process
• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care
• Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely
• Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and Company guidelines

Benefits

• Monday – Friday with flexibility scheduling
• Competitive pay PLUS mileage
• Career Growth: 80% of our nurse leaders started in field roles—we promote from within
• Manageable Caseloads: We believe in quality over quantity—our average patient load is kept reasonable so you can focus on what matters most: care
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy full benefits starting the first of the month after hire, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hospice Certification bonus and salary increase
• Merit-based raises based on your performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees