Registered Nurse (RN)

We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives. Our priority is to care: For our patients, for each other, and for the future.

Pay

$36 - $40/hour

Responsibilities

• Ensure hospice patients are comfortable and forge compassionate, meaningful connections with the people in their lives.
• Guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey, maintaining trust as a priority.
• Act as a respected member of the team, both as a caregiver and hospice educator.
• Exercise autonomy in making care decisions at the bedside to bring comfort to patients.
• Help patients and loved ones understand and embrace the palliative nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care.

Where You’ll Work

• Spend most of your time caring for hospice patients in their homes, whether a private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility.
• Make 4-6 visits each day.
• Visit the local program office once a week to meet with an interdisciplinary team (social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses) for holistic patient and family support.

Requirements

• Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
• A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health in the last five years (equivalent experience or licensure may be considered).
• Reliable transportation.
• Approach work with commitment, compassion, and a can-do attitude, prioritizing patient welfare.