Hospice Admissions Nurse: Compassionate Care Connector

VITAS Healthcare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse to bridge hospital or community care with hospice services. You will guide patients and families through a pivotal transition with compassion and clinical expertise.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, education on Medicare benefits, collaboration with care teams, and meticulous admission coordination to ensure a smooth, patient-centered process.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience; hospice, palliative, ER, ICU, home health or case management preferred.
• Excellent communication and empathetic patient care.
• Ability to educate patients and families about hospice services 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 the decision‑making process.
• Initiate and complete the admission process, including documentation and coordination.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

Patient education

Strong communication

Empathy

Clinical assessment

Job description

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse to bridge hospital or community care with hospice services. You will guide patients and families through a pivotal transition with compassion and clinical expertise.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, education on Medicare benefits, collaboration with care teams, and meticulous admission coordination to ensure a smooth, patient-centered process.