Hospice Admissions RN: Compassionate Care Connector

VITAS Healthcare; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Florida seeks an experienced RN Admissions Nurse to be the compassionate bridge between hospital or community care and hospice. You’ll guide patients and families through one of life's most important transitions with clarity, empathy, and clinical confidence.

This role offers meaningful patient contact, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, mission-driven organization focused on dignity and comfort at end of

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication empathy

Job description

VITAS Healthcare in Florida seeks an experienced RN Admissions Nurse to be the compassionate bridge between hospital or community care and hospice. You’ll guide patients and families through one of life's most important transitions with clarity, empathy, and clinical confidence.

This role offers meaningful patient contact, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, mission-driven organization focused on dignity and comfort at end of