Hospice Admissions RN

VITAS Healthcare • Panama City, FL

3d • $76,960 - $83,200

About The Position

As an admissions nurse at VITAS Healthcare, you will be the first face of hospice for patients and families. Your meeting will likely be their first in-depth discussion about end-of-life care, and your approach will help set expectations for the journey ahead. You will travel within your assigned service area to meet patients and families and assess their need for care at hospitals, nursing facilities, and patient residences. Working with your team, you will help 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 with empathy to understand each patient’s end-of-life needs, wants, and beliefs.
• Use information gathered to determine whether hospice is the right path for the patient.
• Ensure a comfortable transition for patients who elect hospice care with VITAS.
• Assess patients’ needs for care at hospitals, nursing facilities, and patient residences.

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 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