Hospice Admissions RN
About The Position
As an admissions nurse at VITAS Healthcare, you are often the first point of contact for hospice patients and their families. You provide an in-depth introduction to end-of-life care, helping set expectations for the care journey. You travel within an assigned service area to meet patients and families in hospitals, nursing facilities, and patient residences, assessing each patient’s need for care as calls arrive. You explain hospice benefits and VITAS services, listen empathetically to patients’ needs, wishes, and beliefs, help determine whether hospice is appropriate, and support a comfortable transition for patients who choose VITAS. You work with a team to provide compassionate, personalized care that honors each patient’s wishes. Most admissions nurses work four 10-hour shifts per week, though schedules may vary. The role involves spending the workday traveling within the assigned service area.
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 hospice care and VITAS services.
- Ask questions and listen empathetically to understand each patient’s end-of-life needs, wishes, and beliefs.
- Use information gathered to help determine whether hospice is appropriate for the patient.
- Ensure a comfortable transition for patients who elect 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 a 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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