Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

Location: Houston, TXJob Summary:Elysian Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Admission RN to serve as the first clinical point of contact for patients entering hospice care. In this role, you will lead the admissions process by completing comprehensive assessments, determining hospice eligibility, and initiating the plan of care. You will work closely with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure a smooth, timely transition into hospice services while delivering high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care.Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree in NursingCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license (Compact preferred)Minimum 2 years RN clinical experienceAt least 1 year of hospice experience (required) with in-home patient careStrong knowledge of hospice regulations, Medicare guidelines, and end-of-life care practicesExperience with clinical assessments, admissions, and care planningExcellent communication, assessment, and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently in a field-based environmentReliable transportation with valid driver’s license and auto insuranceProficiency with EMR systems (HomeCare HomeBase preferred)Essential Functions:Perform hospice admissions and initial patient assessments in the home settingEvaluate patients using clinical judgment and LCD criteria to determine hospice eligibilityDevelop and initiate individualized plans of care based on comprehensive assessmentsCoordinate with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG/IDT) to ensure patient and family needs are metCommunicate effectively with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and care teamsProvide patient and family education on disease progression, hospice philosophy, and care expectationsEnsure timely and accurate clinical documentation and submission of required paperworkApply infection control practices in accordance with OSHA and regulatory standardsParticipate in QAPI initiatives and ongoing performance improvement effortsParticipate in a rotating on-call schedule, providing after-hours triage, support, and visits as neededMaintain productivity standards while delivering high-quality, patient-centered careWe are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefits plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.#HCBSRN #J-18808-Ljbffr Elysian-Hospice