
Admissions Nurse (RN)
Independence, MOFull-timeSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Admissions Nurse is the first point of contact for patients and families facing a terminal diagnosis. The nurse travels to patients, conducts assessments, gathers clinical information, and provides education and guidance as families begin hospice care. The role includes developing individualized care plans and identifying immediate and ongoing needs, helping establish a supportive care experience with dignity, understanding, and peace.
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Full job description
Position Type Full Time
Description
At St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of compassionate care. Like the river that inspired our name and takes great skill to navigate, St. Croix Hospice guides patients and their families through the end-of-life journey. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for our patients, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of our deeply compassionate family of caregivers guiding extraordinary life experiences, then we invite you to join our team, where your work truly matters.
The Admissions Nurse plays a vital role in hospice care as the first point of contact for patients and families facing a terminal diagnosis. In this position, you will travel to patients wherever they reside, conduct comprehensive assessments, and gather essential clinical information to ensure timely and appropriate care. You will also provide compassionate education and guidance to families as they navigate the beginning of the hospice journey. Admissions Nurses develop individualized care plans, identify immediate and ongoing needs, and help support families with clarity, empathy, and professionalism. The trust and comfort you establish during these early moments lay the foundation for a meaningful care experience, positively shaping how families move through the process with dignity, understanding, and peace.
If you're a compassionate Registered Nurse who values meaningful patient connections and autonomy in your practice, we’d love to meet you.
Qualifications
Admissions Nurse Requirements & Key Responsibilities:
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Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) of practice; multistate license accepted where applicable.
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1+ years of hospice/home care experience and 2+ years of overall nursing experience preferred.
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Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and consumer report.
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Valid driver’s license, insured reliable vehicle, and acceptable driving record.
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Perform nursing care in accordance with Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and hospice guidelines.
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Complete initial and ongoing patient and family assessments.
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Develop, implement, and update individualized Plans of Care in collaboration with the care team.
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Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, symptom and pain management, and ADL support.
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Educate and support patients and families while maintaining accurate documentation and HIPAA compliance.
Benefits & Schedule:
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Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm M-F, Full-time position with on-call expectations
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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Company-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance
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401(k) with up to 4% company match
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Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
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Paid time off and paid holidays
How this job compares
Set against the 56,528 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Missouri median$75–106K/yr71 salary ranges
- Missouri median$34–48/hr270 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,242 open Registered Nurse jobs in Missouri and 56,528 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Missouri
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- Experience
- Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (27,607 postings).
- Education
- 4,480 of the 56,528 open Registered Nurse jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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