Hospice Admissions RN

VITAS Healthcare • Orlando, FL

2d • $75,608 - $83,990

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 with patients and families in hospitals, nursing facilities, and patient residences, assessing each patient’s need for care as calls arrive. Most admissions nurses work four 10-hour shifts per week, though schedules may vary. Working alongside your team, you will help deliver compassionate, personalized care with heartfelt empathy and honor the wishes of patients entrusted to VITAS for their end-of-life journey.

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 the services offered by VITAS.
• Ask questions and listen empathetically to learn about each patient’s end-of-life needs, wants, and beliefs.
• Use the information gathered to determine whether hospice is the right path for the patient.
• Ensure a comfortable transition for patients who elect to receive hospice care with VITAS.
• Travel within the assigned service area to hospitals, nursing facilities, and patient residences to assess patients’ need 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 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