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Hospice Admission Nurse - RN – Hospice Care
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus – Join Blue Ridge Care Today!
Your neighbors need you. Your nursing skills can change lives.
About Blue Ridge Care
At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, we provide integrated services in hospice, serious illness care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), community thrift shops, and grief support—meeting patients and families with the compassion, expertise, and respect they deserve.
Our goal is simple: to reimagine how communities experience aging, serious illness, and end-of-life care through personalized, high-quality services.
Join Our Team
Join Blue Ridge Care and become a Future Maker, where your compassion and clinical expertise help families navigate one of life’s most meaningful transitions. We honor each patient with dignity, comfort, and respect—supporting them and their loved ones every step of the way.
About the Role
We’re looking for a dedicated Hospice Admission Nurse - RN to support patients and families as they enter hospice care. This role is essential in ensuring a smooth, compassionate transition into services.
You will conduct initial hospice assessments, determine eligibility, develop individualized care plans, and guide patients and families through the admission process. You’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure care aligns with each patient’s goals, wishes, and needs.
How You’ll Make a Difference
Initial Assessments & Care Planning
Lead hospice admissions, ensuring a timely and compassionate transition into care
Perform initial hospice eligibility and comprehensive RN assessments
Assess medical, physical, emotional, and social needs; develop nursing diagnoses
Initiate and coordinate individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team
Patient & Family Support
Educate patients and families on hospice services, expectations, and symptom management
Facilitate informed consent and complete all admission documentation
Provide emotional support to strengthen coping and understanding
Advocate for patient goals, dignity, and preferences throughout care
Clinical Excellence
Initiate nursing interventions including pain and symptom management
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR
Follow all safety, infection control, and clinical standards
Team Collaboration & Coordination
Partner with Access Specialists and referral sources to coordinate admissions
Communicate effectively with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and care teams
Identify needs for additional interdisciplinary support and ensure timely involvement
Support continuity of care across home and inpatient settings
Cross-train to assist with home care visits and inpatient admissions
Professional Responsibilities
Uphold patient confidentiality, autonomy, and dignity
Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and independent decision-making
Foster a positive, collaborative work environment
Maintain a valid driver’s license and travel throughout the service area
Pursue growth and uphold the mission and values of Blue Ridge Care
What You Bring
Active RN license in the state of Virginia (BSN preferred)
Graduate of an NLN-accredited nursing program
At least one year of clinical experience required (med-surg, oncology, or acute care preferred)
Hospice or home care experience preferred
Physical & Work Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, and assist patients for extended periods
Visual and hearing acuity to monitor patient condition and use medical equipment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and interruptions in a dynamic environment
Capability to handle emotional stress and support patients and families
Ability to travel to patient homes in varying conditions
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Blue Ridge Care, caring for others begins with caring for you .
We offer a supportive, flexible environment where your dedication is valued—and rewarded.
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus *
Competitive Pay
Flexible Scheduling
Shift Differentials for evenings & weekends
PTO & Paid Volunteer Time
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships
Peer Support & Mentorship
30% Thrift Shop Discount
Growth Opportunities through our 2030 Strategic Plan
Here, you’re not just part of a team—you’re part of a mission to deliver extraordinary care and improve life’s journey, today and for years to come.
*Sign-on bonus paid in installments over two years.
Blue Ridge Care is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.
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