WHO WE ARE We are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference. We are VITAS. WHAT YOU LL DO The nurse practitioner is a member of the core interdisciplinary group whose primary function is to provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the seriously ill patient and family, as requested by the referring physician. The nurse practitioner will work with the interdisciplinary group who implement the plan of care. Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care. Facilitate access to appropriate support models of care (i.e., hospice, rehabilitation, on-going aggressive treatment). Assist with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions. Educate facility staff, co-workers and the community on all aspects of palliative care and the services provided by VITAS Palliative Care. Attend, participate, and lead (when applicable) internal VITAS Palliative Care s team meetings. Consult with the referring physician, the acute care team and other involved providers to contribute to the patient s plan of care. Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts and documents to support the medical practice and reimbursement for services provided. Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed and after collaboration with palliative care and referring physician. Order diagnostics / treatments as needed after collaboration with palliative care and referring physicians. Interpret, evaluate and communicate diagnostic findings to the appropriate parties. Collaborate with and supervise palliative care team members, when applicable. Assist in development of clinical practice guidelines / standards in support of quality palliative care as requested by supervisor. Utilize a customer service approach in all interactions with VITAS customers. Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization. Participate in on-call rotation as needed. Other duties as requested by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must have a minimum of (2) years experience in hospice, home health or community health in the past five (5) years. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to assist in lifting and transferring patients as required. Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to stand or walk in excess of one hour per day, talk, hear, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch as needed. EDUCATION Requires completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. State licensure is also required. Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.70/ Mile Benefits: 401K and Road Side Assistance
12/13/2025
Full time
WHO WE ARE We are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference. We are VITAS. WHAT YOU LL DO The nurse practitioner is a member of the core interdisciplinary group whose primary function is to provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the seriously ill patient and family, as requested by the referring physician. The nurse practitioner will work with the interdisciplinary group who implement the plan of care. Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care. Facilitate access to appropriate support models of care (i.e., hospice, rehabilitation, on-going aggressive treatment). Assist with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions. Educate facility staff, co-workers and the community on all aspects of palliative care and the services provided by VITAS Palliative Care. Attend, participate, and lead (when applicable) internal VITAS Palliative Care s team meetings. Consult with the referring physician, the acute care team and other involved providers to contribute to the patient s plan of care. Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts and documents to support the medical practice and reimbursement for services provided. Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed and after collaboration with palliative care and referring physician. Order diagnostics / treatments as needed after collaboration with palliative care and referring physicians. Interpret, evaluate and communicate diagnostic findings to the appropriate parties. Collaborate with and supervise palliative care team members, when applicable. Assist in development of clinical practice guidelines / standards in support of quality palliative care as requested by supervisor. Utilize a customer service approach in all interactions with VITAS customers. Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization. Participate in on-call rotation as needed. Other duties as requested by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must have a minimum of (2) years experience in hospice, home health or community health in the past five (5) years. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to assist in lifting and transferring patients as required. Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to stand or walk in excess of one hour per day, talk, hear, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch as needed. EDUCATION Requires completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. State licensure is also required. Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.70/ Mile Benefits: 401K and Road Side Assistance
WHO WE AREWe are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference.We are VITAS.WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a home care RN, you will do the critically important job of ensuring hospice patients are comfortable, while forging compassionate, meaningful connections. This is important work that comes with huge responsibility. Patients and families trust VITAS RNs to guide them through one of life's most difficult experiences, and honoring that trust will be your highest priority You will be a respected member of our team, both as a caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative-rather than curative-nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care.WHERE YOU'LL WORKEach day is different for our home care RNs. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients in their home, ALF, nursing home facility, hospital or medical facility, adjusting your schedule based on their needs. The total amount of visits may vary per day but on average it is 4 to 6.About once a week you'll come to the office to meet with the rest of your interdisciplinary team: the social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses who work together to provide whole-person support for the patients and families we serve.Monday- Friday8am- 5pm or 4x10's/Rotating Weekends Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.67/ MileBenefits: Yes, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, PTOWHAT'S EXPECTED FROM YOUA VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license and the qualifications described below, you will embody compassion, empathy, and dedication. You will keep patients at the center of your practice, doing your best each day in service of our mission: Meeting people with comfort and dignity at the end of their life's journey.QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RNCurrently licensed to practice nursing in Texas where the VITAS program is located.A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health or hospital settingEquivalent experience or licensure may be consideredJOB REQUIREMENTSRegistered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers.Registered Nurse, RN, has telephone available (cellular or land line)
12/13/2025
Full time
WHO WE AREWe are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference.We are VITAS.WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a home care RN, you will do the critically important job of ensuring hospice patients are comfortable, while forging compassionate, meaningful connections. This is important work that comes with huge responsibility. Patients and families trust VITAS RNs to guide them through one of life's most difficult experiences, and honoring that trust will be your highest priority You will be a respected member of our team, both as a caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative-rather than curative-nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care.WHERE YOU'LL WORKEach day is different for our home care RNs. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients in their home, ALF, nursing home facility, hospital or medical facility, adjusting your schedule based on their needs. The total amount of visits may vary per day but on average it is 4 to 6.About once a week you'll come to the office to meet with the rest of your interdisciplinary team: the social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses who work together to provide whole-person support for the patients and families we serve.Monday- Friday8am- 5pm or 4x10's/Rotating Weekends Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.67/ MileBenefits: Yes, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, PTOWHAT'S EXPECTED FROM YOUA VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license and the qualifications described below, you will embody compassion, empathy, and dedication. You will keep patients at the center of your practice, doing your best each day in service of our mission: Meeting people with comfort and dignity at the end of their life's journey.QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RNCurrently licensed to practice nursing in Texas where the VITAS program is located.A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health or hospital settingEquivalent experience or licensure may be consideredJOB REQUIREMENTSRegistered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers.Registered Nurse, RN, has telephone available (cellular or land line)
WHO WE ARE We are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference. We are VITAS. WHAT YOU LL DO As a home care RN, you will do the critically important job of ensuring hospice patients are comfortable, while forging compassionate, meaningful connections. This is important work that comes with huge responsibility. Patients and families trust VITAS RNs to guide them through one of life s most difficult experiences, and honoring that trust will be your highest priority You will be a respected member of our team, both as a caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative rather than curative nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care. WHERE YOU LL WORK Each day is different for our home care RNs. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients in their home, ALF, nursing home facility, hospital or medical facility, adjusting your schedule based on their needs. The total amount of visits may vary per day but on average it is 4 to 6. About once a week you'll come to the office to meet with the rest of your interdisciplinary team: the social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses who work together to provide whole-person support for the patients and families we serve. Monday- Friday 8am- 5pm or 4x10 s/Rotating Weekends Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.67/ Mile Benefits: Yes, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO WHAT S EXPECTED FROM YOU A VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license and the qualifications described below, you will embody compassion, empathy, and dedication. You will keep patients at the center of your practice, doing your best each day in service of our mission: Meeting people with comfort and dignity at the end of their life s journey. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RN Currently licensed to practice nursing where the VITAS program is located. A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health or hospital setting Equivalent experience or licensure may be considered JOB REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers. Registered Nurse, RN, has telephone available (cellular or land line)
12/13/2025
Full time
WHO WE ARE We are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference. We are VITAS. WHAT YOU LL DO As a home care RN, you will do the critically important job of ensuring hospice patients are comfortable, while forging compassionate, meaningful connections. This is important work that comes with huge responsibility. Patients and families trust VITAS RNs to guide them through one of life s most difficult experiences, and honoring that trust will be your highest priority You will be a respected member of our team, both as a caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative rather than curative nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care. WHERE YOU LL WORK Each day is different for our home care RNs. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients in their home, ALF, nursing home facility, hospital or medical facility, adjusting your schedule based on their needs. The total amount of visits may vary per day but on average it is 4 to 6. About once a week you'll come to the office to meet with the rest of your interdisciplinary team: the social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses who work together to provide whole-person support for the patients and families we serve. Monday- Friday 8am- 5pm or 4x10 s/Rotating Weekends Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.67/ Mile Benefits: Yes, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO WHAT S EXPECTED FROM YOU A VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license and the qualifications described below, you will embody compassion, empathy, and dedication. You will keep patients at the center of your practice, doing your best each day in service of our mission: Meeting people with comfort and dignity at the end of their life s journey. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RN Currently licensed to practice nursing where the VITAS program is located. A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health or hospital setting Equivalent experience or licensure may be considered JOB REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers. Registered Nurse, RN, has telephone available (cellular or land line)
Job Description A program senior leadership role responsible for the Admissions Department s leadership, strategy, customers, analysis and knowledge management, workforce, operations and results. Serves as an Admissions standard, policies, procedures, and industry subject-matter expert and resource. Position structure Reports to and managed by the Program s GM Leadership Develop nurse, liaison, program scheduler, and other admissions staff leadership skills through utilization of Admissions Training, coaching, mentoring, and modeling in remote and face-to-face interactions on weekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and as-needed Collaborate with National, Division, Region, and Program leadership to successfully improve program performance, quality, and growth Responsible for program s successful rollout and sustainability of national, divisional, and regional initiatives within their program Lead by example through field coaching, account development, and community activities Created a positive culture of growth and development Strategy Ensure Admissions Department has active and an actionable strategic plan documented in the system Ensure program Admission Department actively collaborates with other program departments in development of strategies to ensure alignment Customer Service Develop a customer-service oriented Admissions Department by identifying and responding to the customer s needs and wants by recognizing the customer is the center of VITAS business Review and provide guidance on program-related customer complaints. Support and develop quality improvement initiatives based on internal and external survey results and time in field MAKM (Measurement, Analysis, and Knowledge Management) Admissions-focused process improvement project management for the program Admissions Performance KPI (Can change based on national direction): Length of Intake/Same Day Admit Speed to Referral/Appointment Training Completion/Competency Program Scheduler Performance/Quality Exceed operating budget targets Workforce Program oversight and ensured adherence to standards and performance in the areas of: Training: Field Coaching, manage completion of required and ad hoc trainings, analyze need based on utilization of data tools, complete ongoing professional development, and is capable of group presentations (internal and external) Staffing: Demand-based scheduling, productivity management, account development during working hours, and schedule creation Recruitment: Monitor and manage initiatives, regular evaluation of FTE efficiently and with efficacy, ensure timely posting and hiring Retention: develop, implement, and monitor retention initiatives, provide ongoing staff support, provided regular feedback through field coaching as part of required time in field, and implement company retention activities per standard Operations Compliance with AM required duties as here and within training materials Audits: Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual Monthly program, region, division and national meetings Budget and operation expense and performance management Results Support a collaborative approach in achieving program, region, division and national Admissions related goals, KPIs and metrics. Experience: 5+ years nursing preferred 3+ years in a leadership/management role preferred Hospice admissions experience preferred Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously Knowledge of industry policies and practices Ability to motivate and develop others Ability to communicate tactfully, both verbally and in writing, with program leadership, patients, families, managers, coworkers, and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions Proficient with technology with ability to adapt to new products and comfortable learning new technologies (i.e. Excel, MS Teams, OneNote, SharePoint, PowerBI, SharePoint, etc.) Demonstrates experiences of developing strategies and solutions to improve Admissions performance Ability to assimilate and analyze large amount of data/information to uncover business, quality and training needs within a data set EDUCATION Requires completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. State licensure is also required. Certification & Licensure: Current RN/NP license Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits Include Competitive compensation Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Life insurance 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match Cancer and/or critical illness benefit Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Legal Insurance Roadside Assistance
12/13/2025
Full time
Job Description A program senior leadership role responsible for the Admissions Department s leadership, strategy, customers, analysis and knowledge management, workforce, operations and results. Serves as an Admissions standard, policies, procedures, and industry subject-matter expert and resource. Position structure Reports to and managed by the Program s GM Leadership Develop nurse, liaison, program scheduler, and other admissions staff leadership skills through utilization of Admissions Training, coaching, mentoring, and modeling in remote and face-to-face interactions on weekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and as-needed Collaborate with National, Division, Region, and Program leadership to successfully improve program performance, quality, and growth Responsible for program s successful rollout and sustainability of national, divisional, and regional initiatives within their program Lead by example through field coaching, account development, and community activities Created a positive culture of growth and development Strategy Ensure Admissions Department has active and an actionable strategic plan documented in the system Ensure program Admission Department actively collaborates with other program departments in development of strategies to ensure alignment Customer Service Develop a customer-service oriented Admissions Department by identifying and responding to the customer s needs and wants by recognizing the customer is the center of VITAS business Review and provide guidance on program-related customer complaints. Support and develop quality improvement initiatives based on internal and external survey results and time in field MAKM (Measurement, Analysis, and Knowledge Management) Admissions-focused process improvement project management for the program Admissions Performance KPI (Can change based on national direction): Length of Intake/Same Day Admit Speed to Referral/Appointment Training Completion/Competency Program Scheduler Performance/Quality Exceed operating budget targets Workforce Program oversight and ensured adherence to standards and performance in the areas of: Training: Field Coaching, manage completion of required and ad hoc trainings, analyze need based on utilization of data tools, complete ongoing professional development, and is capable of group presentations (internal and external) Staffing: Demand-based scheduling, productivity management, account development during working hours, and schedule creation Recruitment: Monitor and manage initiatives, regular evaluation of FTE efficiently and with efficacy, ensure timely posting and hiring Retention: develop, implement, and monitor retention initiatives, provide ongoing staff support, provided regular feedback through field coaching as part of required time in field, and implement company retention activities per standard Operations Compliance with AM required duties as here and within training materials Audits: Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual Monthly program, region, division and national meetings Budget and operation expense and performance management Results Support a collaborative approach in achieving program, region, division and national Admissions related goals, KPIs and metrics. Experience: 5+ years nursing preferred 3+ years in a leadership/management role preferred Hospice admissions experience preferred Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously Knowledge of industry policies and practices Ability to motivate and develop others Ability to communicate tactfully, both verbally and in writing, with program leadership, patients, families, managers, coworkers, and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions Proficient with technology with ability to adapt to new products and comfortable learning new technologies (i.e. Excel, MS Teams, OneNote, SharePoint, PowerBI, SharePoint, etc.) Demonstrates experiences of developing strategies and solutions to improve Admissions performance Ability to assimilate and analyze large amount of data/information to uncover business, quality and training needs within a data set EDUCATION Requires completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. State licensure is also required. Certification & Licensure: Current RN/NP license Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits Include Competitive compensation Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Life insurance 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match Cancer and/or critical illness benefit Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Legal Insurance Roadside Assistance
WHO WE AREWe are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference.We are VITAS.WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a home care RN, you will do the critically important job of ensuring hospice patients are comfortable, while forging compassionate, meaningful connections. This is important work that comes with huge responsibility. Patients and families trust VITAS RNs to guide them through one of life's most difficult experiences, and honoring that trust will be your highest priority You will be a respected member of our team, both as a caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative-rather than curative-nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care.WHERE YOU'LL WORKEach day is different for our home care RNs. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients in their home, ALF, nursing home facility, hospital or medical facility, adjusting your schedule based on their needs. The total amount of visits may vary per day but on average it is 4 to 6.About once a week you'll come to the office to meet with the rest of your interdisciplinary team: the social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses who work together to provide whole-person support for the patients and families we serve.Monday- Friday8am- 5pm or 4x10's/Rotating Weekends Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.67/ MileBenefits: Yes, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, PTOWHAT'S EXPECTED FROM YOUA VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license and the qualifications described below, you will embody compassion, empathy, and dedication. You will keep patients at the center of your practice, doing your best each day in service of our mission: Meeting people with comfort and dignity at the end of their life's journey.QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RNCurrently licensed to practice nursing in Texas where the VITAS program is located.A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health or hospital settingEquivalent experience or licensure may be consideredJOB REQUIREMENTSRegistered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers.Registered Nurse, RN, has telephone available (cellular or land line)
12/12/2025
Full time
WHO WE AREWe are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference.We are VITAS.WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a home care RN, you will do the critically important job of ensuring hospice patients are comfortable, while forging compassionate, meaningful connections. This is important work that comes with huge responsibility. Patients and families trust VITAS RNs to guide them through one of life's most difficult experiences, and honoring that trust will be your highest priority You will be a respected member of our team, both as a caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative-rather than curative-nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care.WHERE YOU'LL WORKEach day is different for our home care RNs. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients in their home, ALF, nursing home facility, hospital or medical facility, adjusting your schedule based on their needs. The total amount of visits may vary per day but on average it is 4 to 6.About once a week you'll come to the office to meet with the rest of your interdisciplinary team: the social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses who work together to provide whole-person support for the patients and families we serve.Monday- Friday8am- 5pm or 4x10's/Rotating Weekends Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.67/ MileBenefits: Yes, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, PTOWHAT'S EXPECTED FROM YOUA VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license and the qualifications described below, you will embody compassion, empathy, and dedication. You will keep patients at the center of your practice, doing your best each day in service of our mission: Meeting people with comfort and dignity at the end of their life's journey.QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RNCurrently licensed to practice nursing in Texas where the VITAS program is located.A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health or hospital settingEquivalent experience or licensure may be consideredJOB REQUIREMENTSRegistered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers.Registered Nurse, RN, has telephone available (cellular or land line)
Job Description A program senior leadership role responsible for the Admissions Department s leadership, strategy, customers, analysis and knowledge management, workforce, operations and results. Serves as an Admissions standard, policies, procedures, and industry subject-matter expert and resource. Position structure Reports to and managed by the Program s GM Leadership Develop nurse, liaison, program scheduler, and other admissions staff leadership skills through utilization of Admissions Training, coaching, mentoring, and modeling in remote and face-to-face interactions on weekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and as-needed Collaborate with National, Division, Region, and Program leadership to successfully improve program performance, quality, and growth Responsible for program s successful rollout and sustainability of national, divisional, and regional initiatives within their program Lead by example through field coaching, account development, and community activities Created a positive culture of growth and development Strategy Ensure Admissions Department has active and an actionable strategic plan documented in the system Ensure program Admission Department actively collaborates with other program departments in development of strategies to ensure alignment Customer Service Develop a customer-service oriented Admissions Department by identifying and responding to the customer s needs and wants by recognizing the customer is the center of VITAS business Review and provide guidance on program-related customer complaints. Support and develop quality improvement initiatives based on internal and external survey results and time in field MAKM (Measurement, Analysis, and Knowledge Management) Admissions-focused process improvement project management for the program Admissions Performance KPI (Can change based on national direction): Length of Intake/Same Day Admit Speed to Referral/Appointment Training Completion/Competency Program Scheduler Performance/Quality Exceed operating budget targets Workforce Program oversight and ensured adherence to standards and performance in the areas of: Training: Field Coaching, manage completion of required and ad hoc trainings, analyze need based on utilization of data tools, complete ongoing professional development, and is capable of group presentations (internal and external) Staffing: Demand-based scheduling, productivity management, account development during working hours, and schedule creation Recruitment: Monitor and manage initiatives, regular evaluation of FTE efficiently and with efficacy, ensure timely posting and hiring Retention: develop, implement, and monitor retention initiatives, provide ongoing staff support, provided regular feedback through field coaching as part of required time in field, and implement company retention activities per standard Operations Compliance with AM required duties as here and within training materials Audits: Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual Monthly program, region, division and national meetings Budget and operation expense and performance management Results Support a collaborative approach in achieving program, region, division and national Admissions related goals, KPIs and metrics. Experience: 5+ years nursing preferred 3+ years in a leadership/management role preferred Hospice admissions experience preferred Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously Knowledge of industry policies and practices Ability to motivate and develop others Ability to communicate tactfully, both verbally and in writing, with program leadership, patients, families, managers, coworkers, and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions Proficient with technology with ability to adapt to new products and comfortable learning new technologies (i.e. Excel, MS Teams, OneNote, SharePoint, PowerBI, SharePoint, etc.) Demonstrates experiences of developing strategies and solutions to improve Admissions performance Ability to assimilate and analyze large amount of data/information to uncover business, quality and training needs within a data set EDUCATION Requires completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. State licensure is also required. Certification & Licensure: Current RN/NP license Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits Include Competitive compensation Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Life insurance 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match Cancer and/or critical illness benefit Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Legal Insurance Roadside Assistance
12/12/2025
Full time
Job Description A program senior leadership role responsible for the Admissions Department s leadership, strategy, customers, analysis and knowledge management, workforce, operations and results. Serves as an Admissions standard, policies, procedures, and industry subject-matter expert and resource. Position structure Reports to and managed by the Program s GM Leadership Develop nurse, liaison, program scheduler, and other admissions staff leadership skills through utilization of Admissions Training, coaching, mentoring, and modeling in remote and face-to-face interactions on weekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and as-needed Collaborate with National, Division, Region, and Program leadership to successfully improve program performance, quality, and growth Responsible for program s successful rollout and sustainability of national, divisional, and regional initiatives within their program Lead by example through field coaching, account development, and community activities Created a positive culture of growth and development Strategy Ensure Admissions Department has active and an actionable strategic plan documented in the system Ensure program Admission Department actively collaborates with other program departments in development of strategies to ensure alignment Customer Service Develop a customer-service oriented Admissions Department by identifying and responding to the customer s needs and wants by recognizing the customer is the center of VITAS business Review and provide guidance on program-related customer complaints. Support and develop quality improvement initiatives based on internal and external survey results and time in field MAKM (Measurement, Analysis, and Knowledge Management) Admissions-focused process improvement project management for the program Admissions Performance KPI (Can change based on national direction): Length of Intake/Same Day Admit Speed to Referral/Appointment Training Completion/Competency Program Scheduler Performance/Quality Exceed operating budget targets Workforce Program oversight and ensured adherence to standards and performance in the areas of: Training: Field Coaching, manage completion of required and ad hoc trainings, analyze need based on utilization of data tools, complete ongoing professional development, and is capable of group presentations (internal and external) Staffing: Demand-based scheduling, productivity management, account development during working hours, and schedule creation Recruitment: Monitor and manage initiatives, regular evaluation of FTE efficiently and with efficacy, ensure timely posting and hiring Retention: develop, implement, and monitor retention initiatives, provide ongoing staff support, provided regular feedback through field coaching as part of required time in field, and implement company retention activities per standard Operations Compliance with AM required duties as here and within training materials Audits: Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual Monthly program, region, division and national meetings Budget and operation expense and performance management Results Support a collaborative approach in achieving program, region, division and national Admissions related goals, KPIs and metrics. Experience: 5+ years nursing preferred 3+ years in a leadership/management role preferred Hospice admissions experience preferred Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously Knowledge of industry policies and practices Ability to motivate and develop others Ability to communicate tactfully, both verbally and in writing, with program leadership, patients, families, managers, coworkers, and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions Proficient with technology with ability to adapt to new products and comfortable learning new technologies (i.e. Excel, MS Teams, OneNote, SharePoint, PowerBI, SharePoint, etc.) Demonstrates experiences of developing strategies and solutions to improve Admissions performance Ability to assimilate and analyze large amount of data/information to uncover business, quality and training needs within a data set EDUCATION Requires completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. State licensure is also required. Certification & Licensure: Current RN/NP license Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits Include Competitive compensation Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Life insurance 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match Cancer and/or critical illness benefit Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Legal Insurance Roadside Assistance
WHO WE ARE We are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference. We are VITAS. WHAT YOU LL DO As a home care RN, you will do the critically important job of ensuring hospice patients are comfortable, while forging compassionate, meaningful connections. This is important work that comes with huge responsibility. Patients and families trust VITAS RNs to guide them through one of life s most difficult experiences, and honoring that trust will be your highest priority You will be a respected member of our team, both as a caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative rather than curative nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care. WHERE YOU LL WORK Each day is different for our home care RNs. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients in their home, ALF, nursing home facility, hospital or medical facility, adjusting your schedule based on their needs. The total amount of visits may vary per day but on average it is 4 to 6. About once a week you'll come to the office to meet with the rest of your interdisciplinary team: the social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses who work together to provide whole-person support for the patients and families we serve. Monday- Friday 8am- 5pm Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.67/ Mile Benefits: Yes, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO WHAT S EXPECTED FROM YOU A VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license and the qualifications described below, you will embody compassion, empathy, and dedication. You will keep patients at the center of your practice, doing your best each day in service of our mission: Meeting people with comfort and dignity at the end of their life s journey. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RN Currently licensed to practice nursing in Texas where the VITAS program is located. A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health or hospital setting Equivalent experience or licensure may be considered JOB REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers. Registered Nurse, RN, has telephone available (cellular or land line)
12/12/2025
Full time
WHO WE ARE We are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference. We are VITAS. WHAT YOU LL DO As a home care RN, you will do the critically important job of ensuring hospice patients are comfortable, while forging compassionate, meaningful connections. This is important work that comes with huge responsibility. Patients and families trust VITAS RNs to guide them through one of life s most difficult experiences, and honoring that trust will be your highest priority You will be a respected member of our team, both as a caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative rather than curative nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care. WHERE YOU LL WORK Each day is different for our home care RNs. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients in their home, ALF, nursing home facility, hospital or medical facility, adjusting your schedule based on their needs. The total amount of visits may vary per day but on average it is 4 to 6. About once a week you'll come to the office to meet with the rest of your interdisciplinary team: the social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses who work together to provide whole-person support for the patients and families we serve. Monday- Friday 8am- 5pm Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.67/ Mile Benefits: Yes, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO WHAT S EXPECTED FROM YOU A VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license and the qualifications described below, you will embody compassion, empathy, and dedication. You will keep patients at the center of your practice, doing your best each day in service of our mission: Meeting people with comfort and dignity at the end of their life s journey. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RN Currently licensed to practice nursing in Texas where the VITAS program is located. A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health or hospital setting Equivalent experience or licensure may be considered JOB REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers. Registered Nurse, RN, has telephone available (cellular or land line)
Philadelphia Medical director - 250 K The Medical director shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in the state where the hospice is located. In his/her absence, the medical director shall designate another physician to serve as acting medical director. The Medical director of VITAS fulfills two primary functions, each of which is expected to consume approximately one half of the time and work effort of the position: The Medical director has overall responsibility for medical direction of the care and treatment of patients and their families rendered by the hospice care team, and shall consult and cooperate with the patient's attending physician. The medical director provides physician direction and guidance to the hospice program, its physician employees, and other staff and volunteers to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for patients and families. The Medical director educates practicing physicians and others engaged in health care services regarding the hospice program and its potential benefits to patients. In fulfilling the two primary functions explained above, the Medical director performs the following duties: Quality of Clinical Care Assure appropriate evaluation and certification of terminal prognosis of patients. Assure the quality of initial plans of care. Assure the quality of comprehensive plans of care. Assure the accuracy of documentation. Review revocations. Review recertifications of terminal prognosis. Review the quality of pain and symptom management. Provide medical expertise on pain and symptom management to admission and patient care staff. Provide medical expertise on the evaluation of terminal prognosis to admission and patient care staff. Actively participate in formal QI functions and committees. Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Group. Actively participate in Ethics Committee. Interact with attending physicians as necessary regarding pain and symptom manage ment issues and issues involving patient prognosis Periodically attend home care team meetings and rounds in inpatient units. Supervision of team physicians (home care and inpatient) Interview and participate in the hiring and contracting of team physicians with the general manager, patient care administrator and/or team manager. Orient team physicians as to clinical responsibilities and the principles of palliative medicine. Periodically review the quality of clinical care provided by the team physician. Periodically review the quality of the quality of the documentation of visits made by the team physician. Assure that documentation of visits supports the CPT coded level of service billed. Ensure proper team physician participation and support in team meetings. Ensure proper team physician support to the VITAS nurse, team manager, and other clinical team members. Participate with the team manager in the yearly formal evaluation of the team physician. Ensure that a physician on-call rotation is established so that there is team physician support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Management Participate as an active member of the local/regional management team (includes budget process, strategic planning, etc.) Actively participate in responding to audits and denials from third party insurance and intermediaries (i.e. Medicare) Ensure that all contracted physicians (team physicians and consulting physicians) are properly credentialed via the VITAS Credentialing process. Serve on the VITAS Credentialing Committee. In Wisconsin the medical director also supervises the following functions of the consultant pharmacist: Ensure medications are utilized within accepted standards of practice. Ensure a system is developed and maintained that documents the disposal of controlled drugs. Community Relations Educate community physicians on the principles of palliative medicine. Provide resource and consultative support to community physicians in palliative medicine. Attend and present at medical staff and other medical community conferences on palliative medicine. Serve as liaison between the hospice and community physicians. Make regular contacts with practicing physicians to introduce the hospice program, to educate physicians regarding individuals for whom hospice may be appropriate, and to answer clinical and other concerns of physicians with respect to hospice. Assist in introducing the VITAS program to long term care providers, managed care providers, hospitals, and others. Conduct educational seminars, in services, and presentations to physicians, nurses, and other health care audiences whose support for and understanding of the hospice program is integral to assuring that hospice services are made accessible to patients and families. Education and Research Assist in the development of and actively participate in clinical training for all hospice patient care and admissions personnel. Actively participate in medical and nursing education programs on palliative medicine that may be provided by VITAS to medical and nursing colleges in the community. Assist in the development of and actively participate in research protocols on both the local and corporate level. Be a member of and participate in professional organizations related to palliative medicine. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care, with at least a working knowledge of oncology. Knowledge of palliative care with particular emphasis on control of symptoms associated with terminal illness. Ability to work collaboratively with patients' attending physicians to implement the hospice program and effect optimum medical care. Ability to work collaboratively with hospice employees and volunteers as part of an interdisciplinary team. Membership in good standing on the medical staff of an accredited hospital in the state in which the hospice is located. Medical malpractice and liability insurance in amounts and with carriers satisfactory to VITAS. Positive recommendation to the general manager or area vice president from corporate medical officer. EDUCATION License to practice medicine in the state in which the program is operating. Board certification in a medical specialty which deals with care of the terminally ill, such as Internal Medicine, Oncology or Family Practice, with at least a working knowledge of medical oncology and demonstrated expertise in the principles of palliative medicine and symptom management.
11/27/2025
Full time
Philadelphia Medical director - 250 K The Medical director shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in the state where the hospice is located. In his/her absence, the medical director shall designate another physician to serve as acting medical director. The Medical director of VITAS fulfills two primary functions, each of which is expected to consume approximately one half of the time and work effort of the position: The Medical director has overall responsibility for medical direction of the care and treatment of patients and their families rendered by the hospice care team, and shall consult and cooperate with the patient's attending physician. The medical director provides physician direction and guidance to the hospice program, its physician employees, and other staff and volunteers to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for patients and families. The Medical director educates practicing physicians and others engaged in health care services regarding the hospice program and its potential benefits to patients. In fulfilling the two primary functions explained above, the Medical director performs the following duties: Quality of Clinical Care Assure appropriate evaluation and certification of terminal prognosis of patients. Assure the quality of initial plans of care. Assure the quality of comprehensive plans of care. Assure the accuracy of documentation. Review revocations. Review recertifications of terminal prognosis. Review the quality of pain and symptom management. Provide medical expertise on pain and symptom management to admission and patient care staff. Provide medical expertise on the evaluation of terminal prognosis to admission and patient care staff. Actively participate in formal QI functions and committees. Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Group. Actively participate in Ethics Committee. Interact with attending physicians as necessary regarding pain and symptom manage ment issues and issues involving patient prognosis Periodically attend home care team meetings and rounds in inpatient units. Supervision of team physicians (home care and inpatient) Interview and participate in the hiring and contracting of team physicians with the general manager, patient care administrator and/or team manager. Orient team physicians as to clinical responsibilities and the principles of palliative medicine. Periodically review the quality of clinical care provided by the team physician. Periodically review the quality of the quality of the documentation of visits made by the team physician. Assure that documentation of visits supports the CPT coded level of service billed. Ensure proper team physician participation and support in team meetings. Ensure proper team physician support to the VITAS nurse, team manager, and other clinical team members. Participate with the team manager in the yearly formal evaluation of the team physician. Ensure that a physician on-call rotation is established so that there is team physician support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Management Participate as an active member of the local/regional management team (includes budget process, strategic planning, etc.) Actively participate in responding to audits and denials from third party insurance and intermediaries (i.e. Medicare) Ensure that all contracted physicians (team physicians and consulting physicians) are properly credentialed via the VITAS Credentialing process. Serve on the VITAS Credentialing Committee. In Wisconsin the medical director also supervises the following functions of the consultant pharmacist: Ensure medications are utilized within accepted standards of practice. Ensure a system is developed and maintained that documents the disposal of controlled drugs. Community Relations Educate community physicians on the principles of palliative medicine. Provide resource and consultative support to community physicians in palliative medicine. Attend and present at medical staff and other medical community conferences on palliative medicine. Serve as liaison between the hospice and community physicians. Make regular contacts with practicing physicians to introduce the hospice program, to educate physicians regarding individuals for whom hospice may be appropriate, and to answer clinical and other concerns of physicians with respect to hospice. Assist in introducing the VITAS program to long term care providers, managed care providers, hospitals, and others. Conduct educational seminars, in services, and presentations to physicians, nurses, and other health care audiences whose support for and understanding of the hospice program is integral to assuring that hospice services are made accessible to patients and families. Education and Research Assist in the development of and actively participate in clinical training for all hospice patient care and admissions personnel. Actively participate in medical and nursing education programs on palliative medicine that may be provided by VITAS to medical and nursing colleges in the community. Assist in the development of and actively participate in research protocols on both the local and corporate level. Be a member of and participate in professional organizations related to palliative medicine. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care, with at least a working knowledge of oncology. Knowledge of palliative care with particular emphasis on control of symptoms associated with terminal illness. Ability to work collaboratively with patients' attending physicians to implement the hospice program and effect optimum medical care. Ability to work collaboratively with hospice employees and volunteers as part of an interdisciplinary team. Membership in good standing on the medical staff of an accredited hospital in the state in which the hospice is located. Medical malpractice and liability insurance in amounts and with carriers satisfactory to VITAS. Positive recommendation to the general manager or area vice president from corporate medical officer. EDUCATION License to practice medicine in the state in which the program is operating. Board certification in a medical specialty which deals with care of the terminally ill, such as Internal Medicine, Oncology or Family Practice, with at least a working knowledge of medical oncology and demonstrated expertise in the principles of palliative medicine and symptom management.