Hospice Admissions RN: Compassionate Care Navigator

VITAS Healthcare; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse (RN) to bridge hospital or community care with the comfort of hospice. You will guide patients and families through the transition with clarity, empathy, and confidence.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments for hospice eligibility, educating about services and Medicare benefits, and coordinating admission with care teams.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the relevant state.
• 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 with empathy.
• Reliable professional with strong follow-through and autonomy.
• Patient-centered advocate focused on 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 decision-making.
• Initiate and complete the admission process, including documentation and coordination.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Compassionate communication

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid state license

Job description

VITAS Healthcare in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse (RN) to bridge hospital or community care with the comfort of hospice. You will guide patients and families through the transition with clarity, empathy, and confidence.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments for hospice eligibility, educating about services and Medicare benefits, and coordinating admission with care teams.