**Overview** **Open Doors to Care. Guide First Steps. Transform the Hospice Experience.** 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. **What You'll Do as a Hospice RN Admissions Nurse:** + Report directly to the Admissions Manager and serve as a key ambassador for our hospice services + Visit patients and families in their homes, hospitals, or facilities to assess eligibility for hospice care + Explain hospice philosophy and services clearly, compassionately, and with clinical confidence + Guide patients and their loved ones through the admissions process, ensuring a smooth and supportive start to care + Collaborate with referring physicians, case managers, and hospital or facility staff to coordinate transitions of care + Use the nursing process to assess patient needs, support care planning, and document clinical findings + Build trust and provide emotional reassurance to patients and families as they make this important decision + Accurately complete required documentation and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations + Work closely with the clinical and interdisciplinary team to ensure timely admissions and quality care handoff **About You** **Experience - What you'll bring:** + Active RN license in the state of employment (or eligible to obtain) + 1+ year of general nursing experience + A hospice heart: compassionate, empathetic, and deeply committed to patient-centered care + Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills + Comfortable visiting patients in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, or home settings + Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation + Current CPR certification **Preferred Experience (Not required):** + 2+ years of hospice, home health or healthcare admissions + Bachelor’s Degree and/or Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification + Background in case management, care coordination, or healthcare outreach + Experience with electronic medical records and compliance documentation **We Offer** **Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):** * Competitive Pay * 401(k) with Company Match * Career Advancement Opportunities * National & Local Recognition Programs * Teammate Assistance Fund **Additional Full-Time Benefits:** * Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance * Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program * Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays * Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care) * Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN) * Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) * Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance * Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) **Ready to Join a Team That Cares?** Apply now to become part of our Hospice Admissions Nursing team and help patients and families start their journey with compassionate support and clarity. **Legalese** + This is a safety-sensitive position + Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits + Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements + We are proud to be an EEO employer + We maintain a drug-free workplace Related Job Titles RN, Registered Nurse, hospice admissions nurse, hospice RN jobs, end-of-life care RN, nurse liaison, patient intake RN, hospice careers, home health RN ReqID: 2025-131182 Category: Registered Nurse Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: Gentiva Hospice