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Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse
Elysian Hospice - Houston - Stafford, TX 77477
Overview
Position Type Full Time Category Nursing
Description
Location: Houston, TX
Job 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
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (Compact preferred)
Minimum 2 years RN clinical experience
At least 1 year of hospice experience (required) with in-home patient care
Strong knowledge of hospice regulations, Medicare guidelines, and end-of-life care practices
Experience with clinical assessments, admissions, and care planning
Excellent communication, assessment, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and auto insurance
Proficiency with EMR systems (HomeCare HomeBase preferred)
Essential Functions:
Perform hospice admissions and initial patient assessments in the home setting
Evaluate patients using clinical judgment and LCD criteria to determine hospice eligibility
Develop and initiate individualized plans of care based on comprehensive assessments
Coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG/IDT) to ensure patient and family needs are met
Communicate effectively with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and care teams
Provide patient and family education on disease progression, hospice philosophy, and care expectations
Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation and submission of required paperwork
Apply infection control practices in accordance with OSHA and regulatory standards
Participate in QAPI initiatives and ongoing performance improvement efforts
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, providing after-hours triage, support, and visits as needed
Maintain productivity standards while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
We 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.
Worksite address
stafford, TX, 77497, US
Who can apply
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