Hospice Registered Nurse

Position Summary

An Admissions RN is a registered nurse whose primary responsibility is to accept referrals from a variety of resources via phone and fax, co‑sign referrals entered by LVN's or non‑clinical intake staff, and coordinate the initial hospice assessments with the clinical team.

Providence at Home with Compassus

• Prioritizes daily referrals to guarantee timely patient admission.
• Answers telephone calls promptly and courteously.
• Checks and follows up on referrals on a daily basis.
• Enters referral information, including medical and insurance information, into the EMR.
• Verifies orders from physicians and documents CTI information on referrals in the EMR.
• Ascertain if insurance is contracted with St. Joseph Hospice Services to assure appropriate financial reimbursement.
• Interfaces with the Insurance Verification/Billing Specialist as needed.
• Communicates with the Patient Care Supervisor and Patient Care Coordinator to assure coordination of services.
• Keeps Pharmacy and PBM informed of admissions and faxes necessary documents for entry into their systems.
• Applies Medicare and State Regulations pertaining to hospice when accepting a referral to remain compliant.
• Co‑signs referrals for team members who are LVN’s and non‑clinical staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required – Education to attain RN Licensure.
• Required – 1 year Registered Nurse experience.
• Preferred – 1 year Hospice experience.

• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Ability to multi‑task. Good organizational skills.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient computer skills.
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Knowledge of hospice compliance issues, payer coverage requirements related to eligibility for services. Preferred knowledge of hospice referral process.

• Required within 30 days of hire:
  National Provider BLS – American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)
• Required upon hire:
  California Registered Nurse License (Vendor Managed)

The demands of this role require a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and other conditions typical to the field is expected.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our pillars of success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Base pay range: $45.73–$71.00 per hour. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and much more.

Build a rewarding career with Compassus. We care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others.

Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.