Admissions RN

VITAS Healthcare; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Full benefits

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare seeks an experienced Hospice Admissions Nurse to coordinate patient admissions during home visits. You will assess eligibility, educate families about hospice services, and work with physicians and care teams to ensure smooth transitions.

Applicants should have an active RN license in Illinois and at least 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in hospice or related fields. This role includes mileage reimbursement and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience; hospice/palliative preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Compassionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Empathetic, patient-centered and autonomous
• Experience educating patients and families about hospice and Medicare benefits

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 decision-making
• Initiate and complete admission process, including documentation and coordination

Job description

Salary Range: $42- $46/Hour, plus mileage reimbursement and full benefits

Schedule: 5 days a week, 11am to 8pm, rotating weekends, performing home visits.

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
• 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

Why You’ll Stay?

Mission‑Driven Work

Feel deeply connected to the heart of nursing by helping patients and families understand why hospice is the right care at the right time.

A Balanced Pace, A Powerful Impact

Make a meaningful difference without the burnout of traditional bedside care. Your time and talent are respected here.

Supportive Leadership & Collaborative Culture

Work in an environment where your clinical voice is heard, your expertise is valued, and your impact is recognized.

Opportunities for Growth

VITAS supports your professional development with ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE

• EOE/AA M/F/D/V