RN - Admissions

Big Bend Hospice • Tallahassee, FL

5d

About The Position

Big Bend Hospice is hiring an RN Admissions Nurse to guide patients and families as they begin hospice care. The role combines clinical assessment, patient advocacy, education, care coordination, and relationship-building to help patients access hospice services with dignity and compassion. The nurse conducts admissions in homes and healthcare facilities, supports patients and families through the transition to hospice, and works with referral sources and interdisciplinary clinical teams.

The position is based in Tallahassee, Florida, and is full-time. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with rotating on-call and holiday coverage required. Travel in the field is expected.

Requirements

• Active, valid Florida RN license.
• Valid Florida driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, relationship-building, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and exercising sound clinical judgment.
• Compassionate approach to supporting patients and families during end-of-life care.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to provide direct patient care in homes, facilities, and community settings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed and push or pull equipment with assistance when necessary.
• Ability to navigate stairs and varied patient-care environments.
• Adequate vision and hearing to safely assess patients and perform job duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hospice admissions and patient assessments in homes and healthcare facilities.
• Educate patients, families, and referral sources about hospice services.
• Coordinate care with physicians, intake staff, social workers, and clinical teams.
• Complete timely documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate patients’ transition to hospice care with empathy and professionalism.
• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, nursing facilities, and community partners.
• Participate in rotating on-call and holiday coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time