Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Admissions/Visit Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will be the first point of contact for patients and caregivers, providing exceptional nursing assessments and coordinating admissions or visits with precision and care. Your expertise will ensure seamless patient flow, accurate documentation, and adherence to healthcare standards, all while fostering a welcoming environment. This position is ideal for a nurse who enjoys the opportunity to meet patients and families, complete hospice admissions, provide skilled nursing visits, and make a meaningful difference during life’s most important moments.
Our Mission
To deliver exceptional, trustworthy hospice care by putting people first, working together with accountability, and serving our community with compassion and integrity.
Our Values
People First Teamwork Accountability Compassion Integrity
Why Nurses Choose Caring Cove
✔ Meaningful Work That Makes Every Visit Count
✔ Supportive Clinical Managers Who Are Invested in Your Success
✔ Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team
✔ Independence with Strong Team Support
✔ Opportunity to Build Meaningful Relationships with Patients and Families
✔ Small, Independent Hospice Where Your Voice Matters
✔ Opportunity to Grow Professionally
✔ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
✔ Generous Paid Time Off
✔ 401(k)
Position Summary
The Admissions/Visit RN provides compassionate, skilled nursing care to hospice patients and families, with a primary focus on completing hospice admissions and providing patient visits as needed.
The RN will assess patients, communicate with patients and families, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, provide education and support, and ensure patients receive the care and comfort they need.
At Caring Cove Hospice, you’ll never feel like you’re doing it alone. Our Clinical Managers and interdisciplinary team work together to support one another, ensuring our patients receive exceptional care and our nurses have the resources they need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive hospice admission assessments
- Assess patients for hospice appropriateness and communicate clinical findings
- Provide skilled nursing visits to hospice patients in their homes and care facilities
- Assess and respond to changing patient needs
- Provide education, support, and compassionate care to patients and families
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
- Communicate changes in patient condition and care needs
- Provide symptom management and promote patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in interdisciplinary team communication and meetings as appropriate
- Respond to patient and family needs during assigned on-call periods
- Work independently while maintaining strong communication with the clinical team
Qualifications
- Active Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Hospice, home health, or related nursing experience required
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Current driver’s license with reliable transportation and active auto insurance.
Caring Cove Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person