What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN Admissions Nurse - Full-Time position at The Staff Pad?
The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a respected hospice provider in the DFW Metroplex, seeking an experienced RN Admissions Nurse to guide
patients and families through their transition into hospice care.
Reporting to the Managing Director – Hospice, the RN
Admissions Nurse, serves as the first point of clinical contact for hospice
patients and their families. You'll complete comprehensive admissions, develop
individualized plans of care, and collaborate with physicians and the
interdisciplinary team to ensure every patient begins their hospice journey
with dignity, compassion, and support.
Schedule: Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
- Complete
comprehensive hospice admissions and nursing assessments
- Develop
and document individualized plans of care
- Coordinate
care with physicians, the interdisciplinary team and institutional
referral partners
- Complete
2–3 admissions daily or provide routine patient visits as needed
- Deliver
skilled nursing care and ensure infection control compliance
- Maintain
timely, accurate clinical documentation
- Participate
in PRN emergency on-call rotation & crisis resolution for patient
support
- Support
quality improvement and professional development
- Perform
additional duties as assigned
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications
- Graduate
of an accredited Diploma, ADN, or BSN Nursing program
- Current
Texas RN license
- 2
years of RN clinical experience; 1 year of hospice experience required
- ER,
OR, or Critical Care experience preferred; Current CPR certification
Additional Requirements
- Valid
driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
- Current
TB testing and Hepatitis consent/declination documentation
- Ability
to pass a criminal background check
- Adapt
to changing field environments and schedules
- Knowledge
of state and federal hospice regulations
- Strong
communication, clinical decision-making, time management, adaptability,
and emotional resilience
What You Can Expect
Work Environment
- Field-based
role with local travel and PRN on-call responsibilities
- Ability
to stand, walk, lift, and transfer up to 50 lbs
- Perform
clinical procedures requiring manual dexterity
- Make
sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations
- Exposure
to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases
- Autonomous,
field-based work environment
- Flexible
schedule with meaningful, patient-focused work
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits
- Competitive
salary and mileage reimbursement
- Comprehensive
medical, dental, vision, and short term/long term insurance
- 403(b)
retirement plan
- Generous
paid time off, 6 paid holidays, flexible days
- Training
and development opportunities
- Education
Reimbursement Assistance Program
Be the Compassionate First Step in a Patient's
Hospice Journey
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional
hospice care and making a meaningful difference for patients and their
families, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your
nursing career.