Registered Nurse, RN - Hospice - FT
VitalCaring Group · Batesville, MS · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-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
- Ability to quickly build trust with patients and families
- Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)