Registered Nurse - Hospice - PRN

About the role

VitalCaring provides hospice care in Lee, Itawamba, Monroe, and Chickasaw, MS. We seek a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our hospice team.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Act as case manager, coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning
• Support quality and compliance standards
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Excellent communication skills in sensitive situations
• Basic EMR proficiency
• CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Compassion and empathy
• Strong clinical judgment
• Organizational and time management skills
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Field-based care in homes, facilities, and community settings with high autonomy and strong team support.