Admissions RN
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
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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
- Local household income
- $64,813/yr
- Metro price level
- 1% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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