Admissions RN

Position Summary

Hospice of South Texas (HOST) is seeking a compassionate and skilled RN Admission Nurse to complete hospice admissions and provide comprehensive skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence. This role serves as a critical clinical liaison between patients, families, referral partners, and the interdisciplinary team, ensuring timely and appropriate admission, care coordination, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive admission assessments addressing physical, functional, psychosocial, spiritual, and environmental needs.

• Review referral and admission documentation for appropriateness and eligibility. Apply hospice admission criteria to determine level of care and patient eligibility.

• Assess caregiver readiness and immediate support needs upon admission. Establish individualized Plans of Care and recommend revisions as needed.

• Care Coordination & Patient Education: Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), physicians, and referral partners. Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, nutrition, self-care, and end-of-life expectations. Communicate changes in patient condition and care outcomes to appropriate team members. Determine scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient/family needs.

• Documentation & Compliance: Complete and submit all documentation timely per HOST policies and regulatory standards. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with third-party payer requirements. Utilize electronic systems and organizational technology for accurate communication and documentation. Maintain infection control and standard precautions in all care activities.

• Professional Practice & On-Call: Participate in assigned on-call rotation providing patient/family support. Demonstrate professional growth, competency, and adherence to hospice philosophy. Promote HOST administrative policies and standards of care. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor of Nursing program

• Current Texas RN license

• Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable insured transportation

• CPR certification and Hepatitis consent/declination

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and assessment skills

• Ability to work independently in home-based settings

Preferred

• Minimum two (2) years of RN experience in clinical care

• Hospice or home health experience

• Specialized training in palliative or end-of-life care

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Prolonged standing, walking, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to transfer and assist patients safely
• Exposure to home environments, infectious disease risk, and varying weather conditions
• Flexible scheduling with PRN emergency call responsibility
• Ability to work under time-sensitive and emotionally complex conditions

Why Hospice of South Texas?

Hospice of South Texas is proud to be a nonprofit leader in compassionate end-of-life care. We offer a supportive team environment, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, PTO, 401k, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, Educational Reimbursement