Hospice Admissions Nurse- RN

Addus HomeCare • Columbus, OH

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Capital City Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Hospice Admissions team. This role is responsible for conducting pre-admission assessments, educating patients and families, and initiating hospice care services. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, clinically strong, and committed to delivering high-quality end-of-life care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to make independent clinical decisions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of quality assurance and performance improvement processes

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 year of hospice or home health experience
• Experience with patient admissions and care planning

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-admission evaluations to determine eligibility and appropriateness for hospice services
• Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, care options, and services
• Initiate admission process and obtain informed consent
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments
• Develop and implement individualized patient-centered care plans
• Provide interventions that support comfort, dignity, and quality of life
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective first of the month)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hospice certification support with salary increase
• Employee referral bonus program
• Merit-based increases
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

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