Hospice Admissions RN

VITAS Healthcare • Orlando, FL

2d

About The Position

As an admissions nurse at VITAS Healthcare, you are often the first point of contact for patients and families considering hospice care. You discuss end-of-life care with empathy, help set expectations for the care journey, and assess each patient’s needs, wishes, and beliefs to determine whether hospice is appropriate. You help ensure a comfortable transition for patients who choose VITAS.

The role involves traveling within an assigned service area to hospitals, nursing facilities, and patient residences as calls arrive. Most admissions nurses work four 10-hour shifts per week, though schedules may vary. You work with a team to provide compassionate, personalized care that honors each patient’s wishes.

VITAS Healthcare describes itself as the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider, operating since 1978, with programs in more than 15 states. The organization promotes from within and supports team members’ career growth.

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 hospice care and VITAS services.
• Ask questions and listen empathetically to understand each patient’s end-of-life needs, wishes, and beliefs.
• Determine whether hospice is an appropriate path for the patient.
• Help ensure a comfortable transition for patients who elect hospice care with VITAS.
• Travel to hospitals, nursing facilities, and patient residences to assess patients’ care needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options.
• 401(k) plan with investment options and company match.
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year.
• Employee Assistance Program offering 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