What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Admissions Nurse position at All Care?
All Care is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse who will be responsible for evaluating patients for hospice eligibility, coordinating the admission process, and initiating high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care in the home setting. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, compassionate communication, and the ability to support patients and families during a critical transition.
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Work Location: On the road covering all service area
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments to determine hospice eligibility in accordance with Medicare and organizational guidelines
- Complete admissions, including clinical documentation, consents, and care planning
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to facilitate timely admissions
- Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, services, and expectations
- Develop and initiate individualized plans of care
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Coordinate durable medical equipment (DME), medications, and initial services
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and caregivers during the admission process
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and agency standards
- Participate in on-call rotation as required
Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license is required
- Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience; hospice, palliative care, or home health experience preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and symptom management skills
- Knowledge of end-of-life care practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload
- Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems for documentation and communication
We Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Mileage reimbursement
- Generous earned time package
- Retirement planning: 403(b) savings plan with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, life, and disability effective on date of hire
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for health care and dependent care expenses
- Access to personal wellness and financial support programs
About All Care:
Since 1911, All Care has been expanding programs and services to meet the changing needs of the patients we serve. All Care’s dedicated health care professionals and caring staff provide the highest quality, compassionate services to patients and families throughout the North Shore, Eastern MA, Greater Boston & Merrimack Valley communities. All Care specializes in providing a full continuum of in-home services. From nursing and rehabilitation therapy to palliative and hospice care to private pay services and adult foster care, we offer solutions, resources, and assistance to each patient and family ensuring quality of life at every phase of need. All Care is Medicare certified and licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Pay: $105,300.00 - $113,100.00 per year
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $105,300 - $113,100