Medical Staff - RN

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As an admissions nurse at VITAS Healthcare, you will be the first face of hospice for patients and families. Your meeting will likely be the first time they have an in-depth discussion about end-of-life care, and your approach will set their expectations for the journey ahead. Travel to meet with patients and families Educate patients and families about the benefits of hospice care and the services offered by VITAS Use this information to determine if hospice is the right path for the patient Ensure a comfortable transition for patients who elect to receive hospice care with VITAS Delivering compassionate, personalized care with heartfelt empathy, honoring the wishes of each patient who entrusts VITAS with their end-of-life journey. Most admissions nurses work four 10-hour shifts per week, but your schedule may vary. You will spend your day traveling within your assigned service area. As calls arrive, you’ll go to hospitals, nursing facilities and patient residences to assess each patient’s need for care. Requirements Current RN license Previous experience in a physician’s office, hospital, long-term care or assisted living facility Bachelor's degree preferred Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Benefits Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000 per year) Employee Assistance Program for confidential, no-cost counseling addressing legal, financial and personal challenges Legal insurance About VITAS Healthcare We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization: Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama