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.