Bilingual Hospice Admissions RN: Compassion in Action

VITAS Healthcare; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking an Admissions Nurse to bridge hospital or community care and hospice services. You will guide patients and families through a major care transition with empathy, clinical expertise, and clear communication.

As an RN with hospice-focused skills, you will assess eligibility, coordinate admissions, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience; hospice/palliative/ER/ICU/home health preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Compassionate communicator with excellent interpersonal 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 decision-making processes.
• Initiate and complete the admission process, including documentation and coordination.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

Interpersonal skills

Care coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

EMR software

Documentation

Job description

VITAS Healthcare is seeking an Admissions Nurse to bridge hospital or community care and hospice services. You will guide patients and families through a major care transition with empathy, clinical expertise, and clear communication.

As an RN with hospice-focused skills, you will assess eligibility, coordinate admissions, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions and patient comfort.