Hospice Admissions RN – Compassionate Care & Coordination

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Hospice Admissions Nurse role focuses on bridging hospital or community care with hospice, guiding patients and families through critical transitions with empathy and clarity.

You will conduct clinical assessments for eligibility, educate families about Medicare benefits, and coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support decision-making and admission processes.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state.
• Minimum 2 years of 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

RN license

Hospice nursing

Nursing experience

Active listening

Education

RN licensure

Job description

VITAS Hospice Admissions Nurse role focuses on bridging hospital or community care with hospice, guiding patients and families through critical transitions with empathy and clarity.

You will conduct clinical assessments for eligibility, educate families about Medicare benefits, and coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support decision-making and admission processes.