Admissions RN

VITAS Healthcare; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Hospice Admissions Nurse serves as the compassionate bridge between hospital or community care and the comfort of hospice, guiding patients and families through a major transition with clarity, empathy, and confidence.

You’ll conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine hospice eligibility, educate families about services and Medicare benefits, collaborate with physicians and care teams, and initiate the admission process.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN license in the state.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, hospice/palliative preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Salary Range: $44 - $48/ Hour

Why Hospice? Why VITAS?

Have you ever considered hospice as a clinical specialty—one that blends clinical expertise with deep human connection?

Just like cardiology or pediatrics, hospice is a specialty rooted in skill, compassion, and purpose. At VITAS, we’re redefining what’s possible in end‑of‑life care—one patient, one family at a time.

Rediscover the Heart of Nursing

You became a nurse to make a meaningful difference—to care, to educate, and to advocate during life’s most vulnerable moments. If the hospital’s fast‑paced environment has left you feeling burned out or disconnected from your purpose, VITAS offers a path back to what matters most.

As a VITAS Hospice Admissions Nurse, you’ll be the compassionate bridge between hospital or community care and the comfort of hospice. You’ll guide patients and families through one of life’s most important transitions with clarity, empathy, and confidence.

This isn’t just a job—it’s a calling.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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