Hospice Admissions RN

REQUIREMENTS

• Current RN license
• Reliable transportation
• Previous experience in a physician’s office, hospital, long-term care or assisted living facility
• Bachelor's degree preferred

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 for confidential, no-cost counseling addressing legal, financial and personal challenges
• Legal insurance
• 24/7 roadside assistance
• Paid time off

WHO WE ARE

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• As an admissions nurse at VITAS Healthcare, you will be the first face of hospice for patients and families.
• Your meeting will likely be the first time they have an in-depth discussion about end-of-life care, and your approach will set their expectations for the journey ahead.
• With this in mind, you will:
• 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 as you learn about each patient’s end-of-life needs, wants and beliefs
• Use this information to determine if hospice is the right path for the patient
• Ensure a comfortable transition for patients who elect to receive hospice care with VITAS
• Working alongside your team, you will give your best each day in service of our core commitment: Delivering compassionate, personalized care with heartfelt empathy, honoring the wishes of each patient who entrusts VITAS with their end-of-life journey.
• WHERE YOU’LL WORK
• Most admissions nurses work four 10-hour shifts per week, but your schedule may vary.
• You will spend your day traveling within your assigned service area. As calls arrive, you’ll go to hospitals, nursing facilities and patient residences to assess each patient’s need for care.