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Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse

Compassus

Job Location:

Anchorage, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 26 August 2026 (6 days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company:

Providence at Home with Compassus

This is a collective bargaining position

Day Shift
4 x 10-hour shifts
Full Time

Position Summary

The Admissions RN is responsible for coordinating and processing hospice referrals to ensure timely and seamless patient admissions. This role serves as a key clinical resource for referral intake reviewing and accepting referrals from various sources via phone fax and electronic systems. The Admissions RN collaborates closely with referral sources physicians intake staff and the clinical team to coordinate initial hospice assessments and ensure compliance with hospice regulations and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Receive review and prioritize hospice referrals to support timely admissions and continuity of care
Respond promptly and professionally to referral inquiries and intake calls
Enter and maintain accurate patient demographic clinical and insurance information within the EMR
Obtain physician orders document Certification of Terminal Illness (CTI) information and ensure referral documentation is complete and compliant
Coordinate admission scheduling and communication with the clinical team Patient Care Supervisors and Patient Care Coordinators
Review and co-sign referrals entered by LVNs and non-clinical intake staff as required
Collaborate with billing insurance verification pharmacy and PBM partners to facilitate smooth patient onboarding
Apply Medicare state and hospice regulatory guidelines when reviewing and processing referrals
Maintain accurate timely documentation and support efficient workflow within the intake and admissions process
Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state required
Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
Hospice home health or admissions/intake experience preferred
Strong clinical judgment organizational and communication skills
Experience working within EMR systems and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
BLS/CPR certification required within 30 days of hire

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing walking and manual dexterity are fundamental along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision color and peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust a healthcare setting exposure to bodily fluids infectious diseases and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus including all Compassus affiliates diversity equity and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed highly valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

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