Admissions RN-Hospice

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Admissions RN-Hospice

@ LHC Group

Summary:

  • We are hiring for a Hospice Admissions RN!
  • At Heart of Hospice, a part of the LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. 
  • As a Hospice Admissions RN, you can expect:
  • the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert. 
  • being valued and respected by patients and their families.
  • employee-focused wellness and support programs.
  • incredible team support and empathetic leadership.
  • Take your nursing career to a new level of caring. 


Responsibilities:

  • The Admissions Nurse is responsible for execution of the hospice admission process in compliance with federal and state regulations. 
  • The Admissions Nurse will advocate for the patient and family to meet those stated needs that hospice can cover and/or refer them to other resources as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates competency with potential patients, hospice eligibility and meeting with families in assessment of their needs.
  • Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient/client clinical records.
  • Completes assigned admissions and patient care orders in an effective and timely manner.
  • Communicates effectively with physician(s), referral sources, patient, family, and hospice interdisciplinary team regarding the new admission of a patient. Records that may be relevant to determine hospice eligibility.
  • Communicates effectively with operational, clinical and sales leadership regarding status of pending referrals.


Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

  • Must be a licensed registered nurse in the state of operation.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a hospice, home health, or other health care service delivery system setting.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
  • LA: a minimum two-years full time experience working as an RN. However, two years of full-time clinical experience in hospice care as a licensed practical nurse may be substituted for the required two years of experience as a registered nurse.


How to Apply:

Apply online at https://careers.lhcgroup.com/careers-home/jobs

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Location: Lafayette, LA
Date Posted: July 14, 2025
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Job Type: Full-time