Hospice Admission Nurse (RN) - East Bay
Company: ANX Home Healthcare & Hospice Care
Location: Union City
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About ANX: Founded in 2007 by
nurses whose visions for the company are built on client-focused
quality care for patients and their families first– ANX is
committed to providing expert, reliable care utilizing best
practices with an emphasis on community health. ANX Hospice Care:
ANX also provides 24/7 hospice care for individuals with limited
life expectancies or for patients no longer willing to seek
aggressive medical treatment. Hospice care is provided by our
specially-trained team of health care professionals, including a
medical director/physician, medical social worker, skilled nurse,
home health aide, spiritual counselor and hospice volunteer. With
these strong values, we are able to partner with multiple
insurances, offer an array of services, and have been awarded with:
Best Places to Work (2017 to 2025) - SF Business Times/Silicon
Valley Business Journal Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint
Commission for meeting rigorous performance standards in delivering
quality, safe care CMS - Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Certified Health Plan of San Mateo Preferred Partner Kaiser
Permanente Preferred Partner Dignity Health Preferred Post-Acute
Care Partner 5.0 Star Reviews on Indeed 4.6 Star Glassdoor Rating
with 95% CEO approval Benefits Of Joining ANX: $60-$65 per hour
Employee Discount Program Paid Sick Leave Position Summary for
Admissions Registered Nurse (RN): An Admissions Nurse is a
registered nurse and an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) member whose
primary responsibility is to present ANX Hospice Care services to
patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of
appropriate patients. An admissions nurse performs consultation and
admission visits to assess the patient's needs and completes
admission assessment and contractual agreement documentation for
Hospice. Possesses an understanding of the Hospice program and
benefits. Knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and
transition to care process with the ability to further develop
skills in these competency areas as a Admissions Registered Nurse
(RN) Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical
records review as requested. Documents assessment, current
medications and initiates appropriate care plans. Writing and
initiating a plan of care that establishes goals, based on nursing
diagnosis and incorporates the patient and the family in the
planning process. Responsible for assessing patient's clinical
status, planning, teaching, and implementing immediate
interventions on the day of admission. Coordinates medications and
DME needs for same-day delivery. Coordinator with attending
physician, Hospice Medical Director regarding patient admission and
follow up needs. Communicates admissions information, issues, and
concerns inpatient care meetings to assure smooth transition and
continuity of care with other assigned staff, including a detailed
report to the assigned Case Manager and assigned Social Worker.
Performs routine and unscheduled nursing visits when required and
serves as a backup to other field staff when there are no
admissions Utilize interpersonal skills to help appropriately
educate and address any questions the patient and/or patient's
family has concerning hospice care. Participates in the weekend on
call rotation, holidays and After Hours as needed The admission
nurse is available to do admissions at the patients home, hospital,
board, and care or skilled nursing facility. Responsibilities will
include but not limited to performs comprehensive nursing
evaluations, demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and readily
accepts new admissions and emergency assignments as requested,
participates in QAPI program as required, adheres to the highest
standards of professional and personal conduct in the performance
of his/her duties. Minimum Qualifications of a Admissions
Registered Nurse (RN): Must be able to work in East Bay or in any
of the following areas: Hayward, Union City, San Leandro, San
Lorenzo, Castro Valley) Current CA Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current CPR card for Healthcare Providers 1 year of Registered
Nurse (RN) experience in Hospice Care. Must be a licensed driver
with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or
organization requirements and is in good working order. Understands
the philosophy of Hospice concepts. Experience with the terminally
ill patient. Demonstrated skill in nursing practice, ability to
cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual
lifestyles. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem-solving,
verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per
competency checklist. Self-directed and able to work with minimal
supervision.
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