Director of Admissions (RN)- Hospice

VITAS Director of Admissions

Rediscover the Heart of Leadership in Hospice Admissions

Why Hospice? Why VITAS?

Have you ever considered hospice as a clinical specialty—one that blends skill with deep human connection?
Just like cardiology or pediatrics, hospice is rooted in expertise, compassion, and purpose. At VITAS Healthcare, we’re redefining what’s possible in end-of-life care—one patient, one family, one moment at a time.

The Opportunity

You chose healthcare to make a meaningful difference to lead, to guide, and to advocate for patients and families during life’s most vulnerable moments. If you’re ready to move beyond task-driven care and into a leadership role that restores connection, purpose, and impact, VITAS offers that opportunity.

As a VITAS Director of Admissions (DA), you’ll guide and inspire teams who serve as the compassionate bridge between hospital or community care and the comfort of hospice. You’ll ensure that every patient and family experience clarity, empathy, and confidence from their very first conversation about hospice care.

Key Focus Areas

In this senior leadership role, you’ll be responsible for the strategy, operations, outcomes, and quality of the Admissions Department for a specific VITAS program within the organization. This includes leading teams, improving processes, analyzing data, managing relationships, and driving measurable results. As the subject-matter expert for admissions standards, policies, and best practices, you’ll foster excellence across teams and ensure alignment with the VITAS mission, values, and patient-centered approach.

Your leadership will span:

• Clinical & Operational Excellence: Lead and develop high-performing admissions teams through ongoing training, mentoring, and accountability.
• Process Improvement & Data Analysis: Leverage dashboards and KPIs to identify trends, enhance performance, and ensure timely access to care.
• Compliance & Quality: Uphold CMS, state, and VITAS standards through quality audits, staff coaching, and process integrity.
• Access & Advocacy: Remove barriers to admission, strengthen partnerships with Sales and external providers, and expand access to hospice-eligible patients.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current state license preferred, but not required

  • If RN or LVN/LPN, strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills are preferred

• 5+ years of leadership experience in healthcare or a related field, including 3+ years in a management or supervisory role, preferred for both clinical and non-clinical candidates

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and inspire high-performing teams

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and inspire teams, with strong skills in strategic thinking, communication, and cross-functional collaboration

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, Power BI) preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred

Why You’ll Stay

• Mission-Driven Leadership: Lead with purpose and ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.
• Meaningful Impact: Experience leadership that values balance, growth, and connection.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, innovative, and patient-centered team.
• Professional Development: VITAS invests in your leadership journey through ongoing learning and national initiatives.

Live the VITAS Values. Join us to shape the future of hospice admissions—where patients and families always come first. 

Apply today at Careers.Vitas.com