Hospice Admissions RN

VITAS Healthcare • Tinley Park, IL

12h • $87,360 - $95,680

About The Position

As an admissions nurse at VITAS Healthcare, you are often the first person to introduce hospice to patients and families. You will have in-depth discussions about end-of-life care, helping set expectations for the journey ahead. You will travel within your assigned service area to assess patients at hospitals, nursing facilities, and residences as calls arrive. Most admissions nurses work four 10-hour shifts per week, though schedules may vary. In collaboration with your team, you will provide compassionate, personalized care with empathy and honor each patient’s wishes.

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 VITAS services.
• Ask questions and listen empathetically 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.
• Travel within the assigned service area to assess patients at hospitals, nursing facilities, and patient residences as calls arrive.
• Work alongside the team to provide compassionate, personalized care and honor patients’ wishes.

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 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