Hospice Admissions RN

VITAS Healthcare • Sandy Springs, GA

5d • $81,120 - $89,440

About The Position

As an admissions nurse at VITAS Healthcare, you will be the first point of contact for patients and families considering hospice care. You will introduce them to end-of-life care, help set expectations for the journey ahead, and provide compassionate, personalized support that honors each patient’s wishes.

You will travel throughout your assigned service area to meet patients and families at hospitals, nursing facilities, and patient residences as calls arrive. You will assess patients’ needs for care, explain hospice benefits and VITAS services, and help determine whether hospice is the right path. For patients who elect VITAS hospice care, you will help ensure a comfortable transition. Most admissions nurses work four 10-hour shifts per week, although schedules may vary.

Requirements

• Current RN license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Previous experience in a physician’s office, hospital, long-term care facility, 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 information gathered from patients and families 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 within the assigned service area 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 providing confidential, no-cost counseling for legal, financial, and personal challenges.
• Legal insurance.
• 24/7 roadside assistance.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed