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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, PTO, 401k, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, Educational Reimbursement.