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VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

Hospice Admissions RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMiramar, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Current registered nurse license.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Previous experience in a physician’s office, hospital, long-term care, or assisted living facility.
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to meet with patients and families.
  • Educate patients and families about hospice care benefits and services offered by VITAS.
  • Ask questions and listen empathetically to understand each patient's end-of-life needs, wants, and beliefs.
  • Use the information gathered to determine whether hospice is appropriate for the patient.
  • Ensure a comfortable transition for patients who elect to receive hospice care with VITAS.
  • Travel within the assigned service area to hospitals, nursing facilities, and patient residences to assess patients' needs for care as calls arrive.

About the Company

VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

VITAS Healthcare provides end-of-life care through hospice and palliative services in 15 states. Its offerings focus on relieving symptoms and stress for patients with terminal illnesses, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists. The product works through comprehensive, patient-centered services including pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and coordination of care with families, Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance reimbursements funding the services. The company differentiates itself by specializing in compassionate, tailored end-of-life care across multiple states with a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and excellence, rather than broad, generic medical services. Its goal is to provide high-quality, dignified comfort to patients and support for families, while maintaining financial stability and adapting to changes in the healthcare environment.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Miami, FL
Founded
1978

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