Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Hospice - Intake/Admissions

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: Full-Time Hospice Intake & Admissions RN

Are you an RN who values meaningful connections and wants to make a difference at one of life’s most important moments? Join The Community Hospice as part of our Central Intake & Admissions Team, where your expertise helps ensure patients and families receive compassionate, seamless care when they need it most.

Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p

Why Join The Community Hospice?

• Meaningful Work - Make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families during their hospice journey. Build meaningful relationships while providing individualized, patient-centered care.
• Comprehensive Training & Support - Thorough orientation program. Specialized training in end-of-life and hospice care. Dedicated preceptors and ongoing mentorship.
• Supportive team environment - focused on professional growth and success.
• Prioritizing Your Safety: Ensuring your safety is our top priority. From comprehensive training to providing necessary protective equipment, we're committed to creating a secure environment for you as you deliver exceptional care in our clients' homes.
• National pre-taxed mileage reimbursement
• Meetings and charting conducted via supplied lap top
• Full benefits through St Peters Health partners

Why This Role Matters

• As a Hospice Intake & Admissions RN, you are often the first point of contact on a patient’s hospice journey.
• Your work sets the tone—providing comfort, clarity, and reassurance while guiding patients and families through the transition to hospice care.

What you will do:

• Serve as a key liaison between patients, families, providers, and our interdisciplinary teamReview and coordinate referrals to determine hospice eligibility in collaboration with physicians and care teams
• Meet patients where they are—at home or in care facilities—to complete initial assessments
• Initiate care plans, including ordering medications, medical equipment, and supportive services
• Partner with social workers, chaplains, aides, therapists, and volunteers to provide holistic care
• Ensure a smooth, supportive handoff to the Hospice Case Manager

Where You’ll Work:

• This role offers a dynamic schedule, combining: • Time in our central intake office in Albany
• Field visits to patients in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living communities across the region

What you will need:

• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
• Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred
• 1 year experience as an RN required. Home care experience (1+ year) strongly preferred
• Hospice or end-of-life care experience is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong communication skills—you connect easily with patients, families, and clinical teams
• Clear, concise documentation abilities
• Comfort with computers and electronic health records
• Excellent organization and time management skills

Apply today for more information. We can also arrange a time for you to shadow one of our preceptors. See why RNs who transition to hospice love what they do!

Pay Range: $38.00-$50.18 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.