Admissions RN

Overview

Admissions RN role at VITAS Healthcare
. This role serves as the bridge between hospital or community care and hospice, guiding patients and families through one of life’s important transitions with clarity, empathy, and confidence.

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine hospice eligibility
• Educate patients and families about hospice services and Medicare benefits
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Provide emotional support and clinical guidance during the decision‑making process
• Initiate and complete the admission process, including documentation and coordination

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid state license
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (hospice, palliative, ER, ICU, home health or case management preferred)
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Compassionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Active listener who builds trust and rapport
• Confident in guiding others through uncertainty, addressing concerns with empathy
• Reliable professional with strong follow-through and autonomy
• Patient-centered advocate committed to dignity and comfort

Mission‑driven work that connects you to the heart of nursing by helping patients and families understand why hospice is the right care at the right time. A balanced pace with meaningful impact and supportive leadership in a collaborative culture. Opportunities for growth and ongoing professional development.

• EOE/AA M/F/D/V

VITAS Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end‑of‑life care, supporting personal and professional growth within a people‑focused organization dedicated to making a difference. All VITAS employees commit to professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork with a focus on growth and improvement.

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Pre‑tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Insurance
• Roadside Assistance
• Affinity Program