Registered Nurse - Hospice - Full Time

Role Overview

As a Hospice RN at VitalCaring, you are more than a nurse - you are the clinical leader, advocate, and steady guide for your patients and their families. You’ll lead the plan of care, manage symptoms, and ensure every patient receives personalized, comfort-focused care aligned with their goals and wishes. Through each visit, you bring not only clinical expertise, but also reassurance, clarity, and compassion.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Patient-Centered Hospice Care
• Conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments
• Develop and manage individualized, comfort-focused care plans
• Deliver skilled nursing care with a focus on pain and symptom management
• Serve as the Care Coordinator
• Act as case manager, coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides
• Monitor patient condition and adjust care plans to maintain comfort
• Support Patients & Families
• Provide education, emotional support, and guidance throughout the journey
• Help families navigate complex decisions with empathy and clarity
• Build meaningful, trusting relationships in deeply personal moments
• Drive Quality & Compliance
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Participate in IDT meetings and care planning
• Support quality and compliance standards

What You Bring

• Active RN license (or compact eligibility)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience
• Strong clinical judgment and compassionate care approach
• Able to manage a caseload independently
• Excellent communication skills in sensitive situations
• Basic EMR proficiency
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

What Sets You Apart

• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health
• Strong pain and symptom management skills
• Case management and interdisciplinary care experience
• Able to quickly build trust with patients and families
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

What to Expect

• Field-based care in homes, facilities, and community settings
• High autonomy with strong team support
• A role centered on dignity, comfort, and quality of life
• A fast-paced, emotionally meaningful environment

Benefits That Support You

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Pharmacy benefits; Virtual care and mental health support; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA); Supplemental health and life insurance; Financial & Protection: 401(k) with company match; Employee referral program; Prepaid legal services; Identity theft protection
• Work-Life Balance & Perks: Generous paid time off; Pet insurance; Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

Company Culture

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