Hospice Admissions RN — Meaningful Care & Growth

VITAS Healthcare; Delaware City (DE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Hospice Admissions Nurse to bridge hospital or community care with the comfort of hospice. You’ll guide patients and families through a pivotal transition with clarity, empathy, and clinical confidence.

You must hold an RN license and have at least 2 years of nursing experience, with strong assessment and communication skills. This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams, overseeing admissions and

Qualifications

• RN with valid state license and at least 2 years of nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Compassionate communication and active listening with patients and families
• Ability to work independently with reliable follow-through and autonomy

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 with documentation and coordination

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Compassionate communicator

Active listener

Autonomy

Reliable professional

Patient-centered advocate

Education

RN license (state license)

Job description

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Hospice Admissions Nurse to bridge hospital or community care with the comfort of hospice. You’ll guide patients and families through a pivotal transition with clarity, empathy, and clinical confidence.

You must hold an RN license and have at least 2 years of nursing experience, with strong assessment and communication skills. This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams, overseeing admissions and