Hospice Admissions RN — Compassionate Care Advocate

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare Corporation is seeking an Admissions RN for the UCI Douglas Hospital in Orange, CA. The role focuses on assessing hospice eligibility, educating families about services, and coordinating admissions with physicians and care teams.

The position blends clinical nursing with compassionate communication, guiding patients and families through a sensitive transition while collaborating with the care team. This is on-site hospice work with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• RN license (state) required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience (hospice, palliative, ER, ICU, home health or case management 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

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Active listening

Empathy

Autonomy

Education

RN license

Job description

VITAS Healthcare Corporation is seeking an Admissions RN for the UCI Douglas Hospital in Orange, CA. The role focuses on assessing hospice eligibility, educating families about services, and coordinating admissions with physicians and care teams.

The position blends clinical nursing with compassionate communication, guiding patients and families through a sensitive transition while collaborating with the care team. This is on-site hospice work with opportunities for growth.