RN Admissions
Company: Visiting Nurse Health System Inc
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Hospice Admissions Nurse -
Floater - 3 PM - 11 PM Shift Visiting Nurse Health System (Visiting
Nurse) is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse for a 3:00 – 11:00 PM
shift. Hospice care is a special need for those approaching the end
of their life journey. VNHS needs a calm, compassionate, and
empathetic clinician who cares for the patient and their family
during this difficult time. The Admissions Nurse plays a
significant part in our patients’ journey, representing Visiting
Nurse's values of Respect and Integrity, Excellence, Stewardship,
and Care. We're seeking an Admissions Nurse who is experienced in
the Hospice space, knows this role is a calling on their life,
understands the importance of patient care, and ensures every
patient is treated with dignity, comfort, and care. We are looking
for someone skilled, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic,
and willing to be the best in class in the Atlanta and
Metro-Atlanta area. Our corporate headquarters is located in
Dunwoody, GA 30346. Who is Visiting Nurse Health System Serving the
Atlanta Area for over 75 years, Visiting Nurse is a leading
provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and
palliative care services, helping patients and their loved ones
receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital
stay. Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families,
payers, and other healthcare providers when they need home
healthcare services. To achieve patient and employee satisfaction
scores and clinical outcomes within the top 10 percent of all home
healthcare providers in the U.S. To continue to invest in our
strong community partnerships, coordinated care solutions,
top-performing workforce, and innovative technologies to improve
affordability throughout the healthcare continuum. To be a
financially strong organization that healthcare professionals
prefer to work for. For more information about Visiting Nurse,
please visit vnhs.org. In this position Provides nursing services
as required per the skills competency checklist. Assesses patients
for admission to the Hospice Atlanta Program. Admits patients for
care based on skilled need and payor source eligibility
requirements. Assesses & coordinates the need for additional
services to enhance the patient’s care. Coordinates care between
home, outpatient, and inpatient settings. Completes transfer form
and initiates inpatient log for medical patients. Makes referrals
to other agencies on the patient's behalf. Evaluates the patient’s
response to care as evidenced by visit note documentation. Provides
education to the patient & family regarding the disease process,
self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, as evidenced by
visit note documentation. All Clinical documentation is complete
and accurate and submitted to the office per policy and guidelines.
Participates in on-call rotation per program requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge of infection control standards and
techniques as per VNHS policy and procedures, and consistently
practices these techniques. Do you have An Accredited Diploma,
Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing. 3 years in
Home Hospice who meets the standards for coordination of care and
documentation Current licensure by the Georgia State Board of
Nursing and valid CPR certification. Must have reliable
transportation, a valid GA driver's license, and current vehicle
insurance Compensation Range: $72,248 - $108,372 Benefits: Medical,
Dental, and Vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee
Discount Flexible Schedule Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health
Savings Account (HSA) Life insurance PTO and 9 Holidays 403b
w/company match Pet Insurance Visiting Nurse is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified
applicants based on based on race, color, sex, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation,
pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran
status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected
medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health
decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other
characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more
of the characteristics listed here. If you need an accommodation to
complete an online application, please contact Visiting Nurse at
404-215-6100. INDNUR1
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