Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Admissions
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
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
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
Benefits
- Sign on Bonus
- Paid Mileage
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Spousal Insurance
- Paid Orientation and Training
Company overview
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice is a specialized healthcare provider offering comprehensive home-based medical services and end-of-life care. The company focuses on delivering personalized care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, providing skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social services. Their hospice division offers compassionate palliative care for individuals with terminal illnesses, emphasizing pain management, symptom control, and emotional support for both patients and their families. As a home health care organization, Phoenix Home Care and Hospice enables patients to maintain their independence and quality of life while receiving necessary medical attention. The company operates with a patient-centered approach, coordinating care with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of treatment. Their services are particularly valuable for elderly patients, those recovering from surgery or illness, and individuals with chronic conditions who require ongoing medical supervision. By bringing healthcare services directly to patients' homes, Phoenix Home Care and Hospice reduces hospital readmissions and supports the healthcare system's shift toward value-based care models.