Hospice Admissions RN
Company: Iowa Care Community Inc, Iowa City Hospice, Visiting Nurse Association
Role summary
Hospice Admissions RN is a full-time role at Iowa Care Community Inc, Iowa City Hospice, Visiting Nurse Association in Iowa City, Iowa, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-06. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Hospice Admissions RN
- Company
- Iowa Care Community Inc, Iowa City Hospice, Visiting Nurse Association
- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-06
If you're a compassionate RN looking for a deeply rewarding career, this hospice role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives. You'll join a supportive team dedicated to providing comfort and dignity during critical times, fostering meaningful connections with patients and families.
Job description
Description
Compassion. Connection. Purpose.
Many nurses choose hospice because they want to make a meaningful difference during life's most important moments. They are called to provide comfort, guidance, and compassionate care when patients and families need it most.
At Iowa City Hospice, that calling is shared by a team committed to honoring dignity, comfort, and connection at the end of life. Our nurses value authentic relationships, clinical excellence, and compassionate care that focuses on the whole person, not just the diagnosis. Because we are united in our mission, we support one another, collaborate closely, and create an environment where nurses can practice with confidence, autonomy, and heart.
For decades, Iowa City Hospice has provided exceptional end-of-life care throughout our community. As a trusted nonprofit organization, we honor every individual's journey with compassion, dignity, and respect.
As a full-time Hospice Admissions RN, you will serve as the first clinical point of contact for patients and families entering hospice services. This role combines clinical expertise, compassionate communication, patient advocacy, and care coordination. You will guide patients and their loved ones through the hospice admission process, helping them understand available services while ensuring a smooth and supportive transition to care. The schedule is full-time, Monday-Friday with participation in a rotating on-call & holiday coverage plan.
The Admissions RN plays an essential role in creating a positive hospice experience from the very beginning by building trust, assessing patient needs, and ensuring timely access to compassionate end-of-life care.
An Exceptional Hospice Admissions Nurse:
Leads with compassion, empathy, and respect.
Builds trusting relationships with patients, families, and community partners.
Conducts thorough clinical assessments and determines hospice eligibility.
Communicates complex or difficult information with confidence and sensitivity.
Coordinates seamless transitions into hospice care.
Advocates for patient goals, wishes, and quality of life.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
Key Responsibilities
Respond promptly to hospice referrals and inquiries.
Conduct comprehensive admissions assessments in homes, hospitals, assisted living communities, and long-term care facilities.
Evaluate patients for hospice eligibility according to regulatory and clinical guidelines.
Explain hospice services, philosophy of care, and patient rights to patients and families.
Collaborate with physicians, discharge planners, social workers, case managers, and referral partners to facilitate timely admissions.
Obtain and review medical records, physician orders, and supporting documentation.
Complete all admission paperwork and required documentation accurately and compliantly.
Coordinate initiation of services with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
Develop initial plans of care that address patient and family needs.
Provide education regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and available support services.
Facilitate communication among patients, families, referral sources, physicians, and hospice team members.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record.
Participate in on-call or weekend admission coverage as scheduled.
Serve as a professional ambassador for Iowa City Hospice throughout the community.
Meaningful Work
The opportunity to make a lasting first impression on patients and families.
One-on-one interactions that build trust during an important transition of care.
The ability to provide comfort, education, and support when it is needed most.
Meaningful work that aligns with your values and purpose.
The privilege of helping patients access compassionate end-of-life care.
Supportive Culture
Mission-driven nonprofit organization focused on people first.
Collaborative and experienced interdisciplinary team.
Accessible and supportive leadership.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
A culture that recognizes and values your contributions.
Team members who care for one another as much as they care for patients.
An environment that supports both independence and teamwork.
Benefits begin the first of the month following your start date:
Wellmark Medical and Dental Insurance (multiple plan options)
Avesis Vision Insurance
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid Disability Insurance
Voluntary benefits including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverage
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Company Car OR Mileage Reimbursement
Company-issued iPhone and iPad
Free Parking
Generous Paid Time Off (19 days of vacation accrued annually & 12 days of sick leave accrued annually)
We're more than a workplace. We're a team united by purpose, compassion, and the belief that every moment matters. If you're ready to use your clinical expertise to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Iowa City Hospice and help provide comfort, dignity, and peace when it matters most.
Apply today: www.iowacityhospice.org Questions? Contact Karen at 319-325-0319 for more information.
Iowa City Hospice is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Requirements
Current Iowa RN license in good standing.
A graduate of an approved school of nursing (RN/BSN/ARNP) with a current Iowa Nursing License.
Two years of home health or hospice or work related experience preferred. General medical knowledge related to home health and hospice services with end-of-life issues is