Hospice Admissions RN
About The Position
As an admissions nurse at VITAS Healthcare, you will be the first face of hospice for patients and families. Your meeting may be their first in-depth discussion about end-of-life care, and your approach will set expectations for the journey ahead. You will travel within your assigned service area to meet patients and families at hospitals, nursing facilities, and patient residences, assess each patient's need for care, explain hospice care and VITAS services, and help ensure a comfortable transition for patients who elect hospice care with VITAS. You will work alongside a team to provide compassionate, personalized care that honors each patient's wishes.
Requirements
- Current RN license.
- Reliable transportation.
- Previous experience in a physician’s office, hospital, long-term care, or assisted living facility.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Travel to meet with patients and families.
- Educate patients and families about the benefits of hospice care and the services offered by VITAS.
- Ask questions and listen empathetically to learn about each patient's end-of-life needs, wants, and beliefs.
- Use patient and family information to determine whether hospice is the right path for the patient.
- Ensure a comfortable transition for patients who elect to receive hospice care with VITAS.
- Travel to hospitals, nursing facilities, and patient residences to assess patients' needs for care.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options.
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match.
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year.
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential, no-cost counseling addressing legal, financial, and personal challenges.
- Legal insurance.
- 24/7 roadside assistance.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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