Hospice Admissions Nurse

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

. Serve as the first clinical connection for patients and families beginning hospice services .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessments, care coordination, and documentation within hospice services, while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and external medical professionals. Strong communication skills are essential for educating caregivers and managing end-of-life expectations.

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RN License in North CarolinaNursing ExperienceHospice Care ExperiencePatient AssessmentCare Coordination

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentPlan-of-Care DocumentationHospice Eligibility DocumentationSymptom ManagementEnd-of-Life Care

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Real-Time Documentation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

RN License

Industry Keywords

Hospice ServicesHome CareInterdisciplinary TeamCaregiver EducationClinical Criteria

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the first clinical connection for patients and families beginning hospice services
Conduct assessments and coordinate care in patients' homes or other care facilities
Collaborate with external medical professionals and referral sources to organize and complete hospice admissions
Build relationships with referral partners to streamline admissions and increase awareness of services
Coordinate with transport companies and durable medical equipment providers
Complete initial assessments and plan-of-care documentation during admission visits
Document hospice eligibility based on clinical criteria, including uncontrolled pain, advanced disease symptoms, and declining condition
Educate and support caregivers and family members about end-of-life expectations, medications, symptom management, and changes in condition
Complete real-time documentation for accuracy and compliance
Coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, RNs, social workers, chaplains, and CNAs
Communicate and carry out admission orders from nurse practitioners and physicians

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (AD, Diploma, or BSN)
Current RN license in North Carolina
At least 2 years of nursing experience
Hospice or home care experience preferred
Strong communication and documentation skills
Comfortable spending long amounts of time in your car and driving frequently
Ability to work a schedule operating 7 days per week
Ability to work four 10-hour shifts per week, from 12pm to 10pm
Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month after 30 days
Free employee-only health plan option
Virtual doctor visits at no cost
Mental health support at no cost
27 days of PTO in the first year for full-time employees
PTO rolls over and increases with tenure
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement
Four 10-hour shifts per week
Employee-focused workplace culture built on respect, trust, and compassion