Hospice Admissions RN
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Posted Oct 8
- License
- RN licenseCurrent RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current RN license
- Experience
- Previous experience in a physician’s office, hospital, long-term care or assisted living facility
- Also asks
- Reliable transportation
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree preferred
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
Original listing
Posted on VITAS Healthcare’s careers page.
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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.
With this in mind, you will
Travel to meet with patients and families Educate patients and families about the benefits of hospice care and the services offered by VITAS Ask questions and listen with empathy as you learn about each patient’s end-of-life needs, wants and beliefs 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 Working alongside your team, you will give your best each day in service of our core commitment: Delivering compassionate, personalized care with heartfelt empathy, honoring the wishes of each patient who entrusts VITAS with their end-of-life journey.
Where you’ll work
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 Reliable transportation Previous experience in a physician’s office, hospital, long-term care or assisted living facility Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match Cancer and/or critical illness benefit Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000 per year) Employee Assistance Program for confidential, no-cost counseling addressing legal, financial and personal challenges Legal insurance 24/7 roadside assistance Paid time off
Who we are
We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978.
Our hospice organization
Kickstarts careers in caring Promotes from within Provides an award-winning, nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience 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.
What's around it?
Oak Creek, WI
Living costs about 6% below the US average