Registered Nurse Admissions

About the role

Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse Admissions to join our newly restructured team in Espanola, NM. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a refreshed and energized team that is building a positive, collaborative environment where every voice matters. We are committed to fostering a culture of compassion, trust, flexibility, and support, empowering our team to make a meaningful impact while delivering exceptional care to patients and their families during life's most important moments.

Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-admission evaluations for the appropriateness of services.
• Initiate the admission process by educating and informing patients/families of its services.
• Obtain informed consent.
• Provide nursing assessment, initial plan of care, and intervention(s) that optimize patient and family-directed comfort and quality of life.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice.
• Must possess current CPR Certification.
• 1 year of Hospice experience, preferred.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, visitors, agency personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Competitive pay plus mileage.
• Full benefits starting the first of the month after hire, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hospice Certification bonus and salary increase.
• Merit-based raises based on performance.
• Career growth: 80% of our nurse leaders started in field roles—we promote from within.
• Manageable caseloads: We believe in quality over quantity—our average patient load is kept reasonable so you can focus on what matters most: care.