Hospice Admissions RN
About The Position
As an admissions nurse at VITAS Healthcare, you are often the first representative of hospice that patients and families meet. You discuss end-of-life care with them, learn about their needs, wishes, and beliefs, explain hospice services, and help determine whether hospice is the right path. When a patient elects hospice care with VITAS, you help ensure a comfortable transition. The role involves traveling within an assigned service area to visit patients at hospitals, nursing facilities, and residences as calls arrive. 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, 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, wants, and beliefs.
- Use information gathered to help determine whether hospice is appropriate for the patient.
- Support a comfortable transition for patients who choose hospice care with VITAS.
- Travel within the assigned service area to assess patients at hospitals, nursing facilities, and residences.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 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
- Legal insurance
- 24/7 roadside assistance
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
