Hospice Admissions RN — Compassionate Care & Transition

VITAS Healthcare; Shrewsbury (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in New Jersey is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse. You will bridge hospital or community care to hospice, guiding patients and families through transitions with empathy and clinical precision.

You are an RN with an active license and at least two years of nursing experience; you will educate families about benefits, coordinate admissions, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure seamless, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• RN with a valid state license.
• Minimum 2 years 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.
• 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

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emotional support

Admission coordination

Job description

VITAS Healthcare in New Jersey is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse. You will bridge hospital or community care to hospice, guiding patients and families through transitions with empathy and clinical precision.

You are an RN with an active license and at least two years of nursing experience; you will educate families about benefits, coordinate admissions, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure seamless, compassionate care.