Admissions RN
St Petersburg, Florida
You'll bridge patients and families from hospital or community care into hospice.
Posted Sep 17, 2025
- Unit and setting
- Hospice
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid state licensevalid state RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- valid state RN license Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid state license
- Experience
- 2 years of nursing experience Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (hospice, palliative, ER, ICU, home health or case management preferred)
Preferred
- Experience
- hospice, palliative, ER, ICU, home health or case management experience
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Florida staff rolesFlorida staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $44/hr, across 1,633 postings.
Benefits
- Mission-Driven Work
- A Balanced Pace, A Powerful Impact
- Supportive Leadership & Collaborative Culture
- Opportunities for Growth
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- assessing patients for hospice eligibility Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine hospice eligibility
- Day to day
- teaching patients and families about hospice services and Medicare benefits Educate patients and families about hospice services and Medicare benefits
- Day to day
- working with physicians, case managers and interdisciplinary teams Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams
- Day to day
- guiding families through the hospice decision Provide emotional support and clinical guidance during the decision-making process
- Day to day
- completing hospice admissions, including documentation and coordination Initiate and complete the admission process, including documentation and coordination
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on VITAS Healthcare’s careers page.
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Salary Range: $34-$42/Hour Why Hospice? Why VITAS? Have you ever considered hospice as a clinical specialty—one that blends clinical expertise with deep human connection?
Just like cardiology or pediatrics, hospice is a specialty rooted in skill, compassion, and purpose. At VITAS, we’re redefining what’s possible in end-of-life care—one patient, one family at a time. Rediscover the Heart of Nursing You became a nurse to make a meaningful difference—to care, to educate, and to advocate during life’s most vulnerable moments.
If the hospital’s fast-paced environment has left you feeling burned out or disconnected from your purpose, VITAS offers a path back to what matters most. As a VITAS Hospice Admissions Nurse, you’ll be the compassionate bridge between hospital or community care and the comfort of hospice. You’ll guide patients and families through one of life’s most important transitions with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
This isn’t just a job—it’s a calling.
What You’ll Do
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 What We’re Looking For 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 Why You’ll Stay Mission-Driven Work Feel deeply connected to the heart of nursing by helping patients and families understand why hospice is the right care at the right time. A Balanced Pace, A Powerful Impact Make a meaningful difference without the burnout of traditional bedside care. Your time and talent are respected here.
Supportive Leadership & Collaborative Culture
Work in an environment where your clinical voice is heard, your expertise is valued, and your impact is recognized. Opportunities for Growth VITAS supports your professional development with ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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What's around it?
St. Petersburg, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,663/mo
- Household income
- $75,192/yr, all local households, not nurse pay