Hospice Admissions RN: Compassionate Care Navigator

VITAS Healthcare; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 111,751,000 - 137,540,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare invites you to join our hospice admissions team as an experienced RN dedicated to compassionate end-of-life care. You will guide patients and families through admission decisions with clarity, empathy, and clinical acumen.

As a Hospice Admissions Nurse, you’ll collaborate with physicians and care teams, perform eligibility assessments, educate on Medicare benefits, and ensure a seamless transition from hospital or community care to home or facility hospice.

Qualifications

• RN with a valid state nursing 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 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

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Empathy

Autonomy

Patient-centered advocacy

Education

RN nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

VITAS Healthcare invites you to join our hospice admissions team as an experienced RN dedicated to compassionate end-of-life care. You will guide patients and families through admission decisions with clarity, empathy, and clinical acumen.

As a Hospice Admissions Nurse, you’ll collaborate with physicians and care teams, perform eligibility assessments, educate on Medicare benefits, and ensure a seamless transition from hospital or community care to home or facility hospice.