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Admissions RN

VITAS Healthcare

Houston, Texas

Eligibility
HospicePalliative CareEmergency RoomCritical Care

Posted Jun 23

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Home Health
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

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.

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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

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Requirements

  • valid state RN license
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid state license
  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Compassionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Active listener who builds trust and rapport
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  • 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

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Career development plan
  • Flexible spending account
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability insurance
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  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off

Place

City
Houston, Texas
Median rent
$1,361/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$64,813/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
1% below the national average

Houston area index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.

Houston is a sprawling, diverse metro where world-class medical centers anchor a booming healthcare economy. The nation's fourth-largest city offers no state income tax, year-round warmth, and a food scene as varied as its population. Bayou-side greenways and museum districts balance the urban energy for nurses seeking opportunity in a place that never stops growing.

Map showing the location of Houston, TX
Approximate location in Houston, TX. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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