As a VITAS Hospice Admissions Nurse, you'll guide patients and families through one of life's most important transitions with clarity, empathy, and confidence. You'll conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a 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
- Compassionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Active listener who builds trust and rapport
- Confident in guiding others through uncertainty, addressing concerns with empathy
- Reliable professional with strong follow-through and autonomy
- Patient-centered advocate committed to dignity and comfort
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program