Director of Admissions (RN)- Hospice

Vision

Rediscover the Heart of Leadership in Hospice Admissions

About the role

You chose healthcare to make a meaningful difference. 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.

Key Focus Areas

• Strategy, operations, outcomes, and quality of the Admissions Department
• Leading teams, improving processes, analyzing data, managing relationships, and driving measurable results
• Fostering excellence across teams and ensuring alignment with the VITAS mission, values, and patient-centered approach
• Leading and developing high-performing admissions teams through ongoing training, mentoring, and accountability
• Leveraging dashboards and KPIs to identify trends, enhance performance, and ensure timely access to care
• Upholding CMS, state, and VITAS standards through quality audits, staff coaching, and process integrity
• Removing barriers to admission, strengthening partnerships with Sales and external providers, and expanding access to hospice-eligible patients

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.