Hospice Admissions RN - Compassionate, Impactful Care

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

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our hospice admissions team as an Admissions Nurse. You will guide patients and families through the hospice transition with clarity, empathy, and clinical expertise.

Responsibilities include performing comprehensive clinical assessments for eligibility, educating on Medicare benefits, coordinating with physicians and care teams, and managing admission documentation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid state license and current CPR certification.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; hospice, palliative, ER, ICU, home health or case management preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and empathetic communication with patients and families.
• Reliable, autonomous professional with excellent follow-through.

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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Compassionate communication

Active listening

Autonomy

Education

RN license

Job description

VITAS Healthcare in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our hospice admissions team as an Admissions Nurse. You will guide patients and families through the hospice transition with clarity, empathy, and clinical expertise.

Responsibilities include performing comprehensive clinical assessments for eligibility, educating on Medicare benefits, coordinating with physicians and care teams, and managing admission documentation.