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Job description
Hospice Admissions RN
Kansas City, MO & surrounding areas
Full Time: 40hrs | 10-hour Shifts | Monday - Friday
Some nurses change lives in quiet, powerful moments.
If you’re called to walk alongside patients and families at one of life’s most meaningful transitions, this role was created for you.
At Phoenix Hospice , our Admissions RNs are the first calm presence when hospice care begins. You’ll guide patients and families from curative care into comfort-focused care with compassion, clinical excellence, and dignity. This role blends strong clinical judgment with deep human connection—addressing not only physical needs, but also emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support.
You’ll collaborate closely with intake coordinators, hospice consultants, medical directors, facility staff, and physicians to ensure every admission is smooth, thoughtful, and centered on what matters most.
Requirements
Hospice experience required
Active Missouri or Compact RN license
Valid driver’s license
Strong assessment, organization, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What You’ll Do
Complete hospice admissions and skilled nursing visits
Provide compassionate care and support to patients and families
Educate patients and families on conditions such as CHF, COPD, and diabetes
Provide wound care and medication management
Document patient conditions and communicate changes to physicians
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team
Why Nurses Choose Phoenix
Competitive pay + paid mileage
Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k) options
PTO
Spousal insurance
Paid orientation and training
Supportive hospice team
Medicare Certified & State Licensed
We’re taking the journey with you—creating new beginnings for patients, families, and nurses alike.
Our mission is to offer meaningful opportunities to our caregivers and clinicians while delivering hospice and home care services rooted in compassion, honesty, patience, and innovation.
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Who can apply
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