RN - Admissions

RN Admissions Nurse

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

• ️ Rotating On-Call & Holiday Coverage Required

Join Big Bend Hospice as an RN Admissions Nurse, where you'll serve as a compassionate guide for patients and families beginning their hospice journey.

What You'll Do:

✅ Conduct hospice admissions and patient assessments in homes and healthcare facilities

✅ Educate patients, families, and referral sources on hospice services

✅ Coordinate care with physicians, intake staff, social workers, and clinical teams

✅ Ensure timely documentation and regulatory compliance

✅ Facilitate a smooth transition to hospice care with empathy and professionalism

✅ Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, nursing facilities, and community partners

✅ Participate in rotating on-call and holiday coverage

What We're Looking For:

✔️ Active RN license in Florida

✔️ Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills

✔️ Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team

✔️ Passion for providing exceptional end-of-life care and support

Why You'll Love This Role:

This position combines clinical expertise, patient advocacy, and relationship-building to help patients and families access the support they need when it matters most.

Make a meaningful impact every day while helping patients and families navigate their hospice journey with dignity and compassion. ️

Required Skills & Qualifications

✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

✅ Strong relationship-building, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities

✅ Ability to work independently in the field while exercising sound clinical judgment

✅ Compassionate approach to supporting patients and families during end-of-life care

✅ Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills

✅ Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

✅ Maintain professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality at all times

✅ Valid Florida RN license

✅ Valid Florida driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

Physical Requirements

Frequently standing and walking throughout the workday

Ability to provide direct patient care in homes, facilities, and community settings

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed

Ability to push or pull equipment with assistance when necessary

Ability to navigate stairs and various patient care environments

Use computers, mobile devices, telephones, and complete detailed documentation daily

Adequate vision and hearing to safely assess patients and perform job duties

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

• ️ Rotating On-Call & Holiday Coverage Required

Position: RN Admissions Nurse | Big Bend Hospice