Hospice Admissions RN: Compassionate Care Navigator

VITAS Healthcare; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Hospice Admissions Nurse role blends clinical nursing with compassionate patient advocacy. You will guide patients and families through admission, coordinating with hospital and community care to ensure a seamless transition to hospice.

Ideal candidates are an RN with a valid license and at least 2 years of nursing experience, with strong clinical assessment, communication, and autonomy. This role emphasizes dignity and comfort in end‑of‑life care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with 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 required.
• Compassionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and active listening.

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 with license

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Autonomy

Compassionate communication

Reliability

Job description

VITAS Hospice Admissions Nurse role blends clinical nursing with compassionate patient advocacy. You will guide patients and families through admission, coordinating with hospital and community care to ensure a seamless transition to hospice.

Ideal candidates are an RN with a valid license and at least 2 years of nursing experience, with strong clinical assessment, communication, and autonomy. This role emphasizes dignity and comfort in end‑of‑life care.