Admissions RN

VITAS Healthcare; Wauchula (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive leadership environment

Job summary

A compassionate healthcare provider is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse in Wauchula, FL. This role will focus on guiding patients and families through hospice admissions, conducting clinical assessments, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates should be registered nurses with experience preferably in hospice care or emergency settings. If you wish to reconnect with your nursing purpose, this position may be a perfect fit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred in areas like hospice, ER, ICU, or home health.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills necessary.
• Reliability and strong follow-through required.
• Compassionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to determine hospice eligibility.
• Educate families about services and Medicare benefits.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Provide emotional support and clinical guidance during the decision-making process.
• Initiate and complete the admission process, including documentation and coordination.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Compassionate communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

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Why Hospice? Why VITAS?
Have you ever considered hospice as a clinical specialty—one that blends medical 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.

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.
• A Balanced Pace, A Powerful Impact: Make a meaningful difference without the burnout of traditional bedside care; your time and talent are respected.
• Supportive Leadership & Collaborative Culture: Work in an environment where your clinical voice is heard, your expertise valued, and your impact recognized.
• Opportunities for Growth: VITAS supports professional development with ongoing learning and career advancement.

Special Instructions to Candidate

• EOE/AA M/F/D/V

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