<p>Overview</p> <p>Open Doors to Care. Guide First Steps. Transform the Hospice Experience.</p> <p>Are you a compassionate, experienced RN who loves making personal connections and helping patients understand their options at a vulnerable time? As a Hospice Admissions Nurse, you'll be the face of our care-helping families say "yes" to compassionate end-of-life support when it matters most.</p> <p>What You'll Do as a Hospice RN Admissions Nurse:</p> <ul> <li>Report directly to the Admissions Manager and serve as a key ambassador for our hospice services </li><li>Visit patients and families in their homes, hospitals, or facilities to assess eligibility for hospice care </li><li>Explain hospice philosophy and services clearly, compassionately, and with clinical confidence </li><li>Guide patients and their loved ones through the admissions process, ensuring a smooth and supportive start to care </li><li>Collaborate with referring physicians, case managers, and hospital or facility staff to coordinate transitions of care </li><li>Use the nursing process to assess patient needs, support care planning, and document clinical findings </li><li>Build trust and provide emotional reassurance to patients and families as they make this important decision </li><li>Accurately complete required documentation and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations </li><li>Work closely with the clinical and interdisciplinary team to ensure timely admissions and quality care handoff </li></ul> <p>About You</p> <p>Qualifications - What You'll Bring:</p> <ul> <li>Active RN license in the state of employment (or eligible to obtain) </li><li>1+ year of general nursing experience </li><li>A hospice heart: compassionate, empathetic, and deeply committed to patient-centered care </li><li>Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills </li><li>Comfortable visiting patients in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, or home settings </li><li>Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation </li><li>Current CPR certification </li></ul> <p>Preferred Experience (Not Required):</p> <ul> <li>2+ years of hospice, home health, healthcare admissions, or medical sales </li><li>Bachelor's Degree and/or Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification </li><li>Background in case management, care coordination, or healthcare outreach </li><li>Experience with electronic medical records and compliance documentation </li></ul> <p>We Offer</p> <p>Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):</p> <ul> <li>Competitive Pay </li><li>401(k) with Company Match </li><li>Career Advancement Opportunities </li><li>National & Local Recognition Programs </li><li>Teammate Assistance Fund </li></ul> <p>Additional Full-Time Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance </li><li>Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program </li><li>Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays </li><li>Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care) </li><li>Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN) </li><li>Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) </li><li>Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance </li><li>Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) </li></ul> <p>Ready to Join a Team That Cares?</p> <p>Apply now to become part of our Hospice Admissions Nursing team and help patients and families start their journey with compassionate support and clarity.</p> <p>Legalese</p> <ul> <li> <p>This is a safety-sensitive position</p> </li><li> <p>Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits</p> </li><li> <p>Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements</p> </li><li> <p>We are proud to be an EEO employer</p> </li><li> <p>We maintain a drug-free workplace</p> </li></ul> <p>Related Job Titles</p> <p>RN, Registered Nurse, hospice admissions nurse, hospice RN jobs, end-of-life care RN, nurse liaison, patient intake RN, hospice careers, home health RN</p> <p>ReqID: 2025-131632 Category: Registered Nurse Position Type: Full-Time Company: Heartland Hospice</p>