Hospice RN - Admissions Nurse (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

At Arc Hospice & Palliative Care, we are united by a mission to bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to every patient and family we serve. Join a team where your work has purpose and your growth is supported.

This per diem role offers experienced hospice nurses the opportunity to support patients and families at the very start of their care journey. As a PRN Hospice RN Admissions nurse, you will provide clinical presence, clear guidance, and compassionate reassurance during admission visits, helping ensure a smooth and timely transition into hospice services. This position offers flexibility while remaining closely connected to a collaborative clinical team serving Broward County..

Overview

The Hospice RN - Admissions is responsible for completing clinical evaluations, consents, and admission visits for hospice patients. This role ensures timely initiation of services, compassionate communication with patients and families, and seamless collaboration with the clinical and admissions teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluations of patients referred for hospice, assessing eligibility and appropriateness per Medicare Conditions of Participation and organizational guidelines.
• Meet with patients and families to explain hospice services, review consents, answer questions, and guide them through the admission process.
• Collaborate with intake, admissions, and clinical teams to ensure seamless onboarding and timely initiation of hospice services.
• Coordinate with attending physicians, hospital discharge planners, and referring providers to obtain orders and ensure continuity of care.
• Complete and document the admission visit, including initial assessments, medication reconciliation, and initiation of the hospice plan of care.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and setting expectations for hospice services.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation to support clinical, regulatory, and billing compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of hospice eligibility, services, and regulations, and serve as an educational resource to internal and external partners.
• Provide after-hours or on-call admission support as needed.
• Supports clinical team with routine/symptom follow up visits as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current RN license in practicing state or valid multistate compact license; ability to practice in all states of operation.
• Minimum of one (1) year of hospice, palliative care, home health, or hospital-based nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to compassionately educate and guide patients and families through emotionally sensitive conversations.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations, eligibility, and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to Arc Hospice & Palliative Care's mission and values.

The starting compensation for this position is shown below. Arc Hospice is committed to transparency and equity in all compensation practices. The rate displayed reflects the starting hourly or salaried pay for the role and does not represent a range.

Compensation$39—$39 USD

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in delivering compassionate, inclusive care. Explore the impact you can make with Arc Hospice today.