What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Admissions position at Ambercare – an Addus family company?
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.
This position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Additional details will be discussed during the hiring process.
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.
Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?
- Flexibility scheduling
- Competitive pay PLUS mileage.
- Meaningful work supporting patients and families in their time of greatest need
- 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.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy full benefits starting the first of the month after hire, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. A 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a Hospice Certification bonus and salary increase. Plus, earn merit-based raises based on your performance.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform pre-admission evaluations for the appropriateness of services.
- Initiates the admission process by educating and informing patients/families of its services.
- Obtains informed consent
- Provides nursing assessment, initial plan of care, and intervention(s) that optimize patient and family-directed comfort and quality of life.
Qualifications:
- 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
This is your opportunity to do work that truly matters — right now. If you're an RN ready to jump into a high-impact role with heart and purpose, APPLY TODAY! We can’t wait to connect with you!
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Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays