Registered Nurse, RN - Hospice
About The Position
VitalCaring – Deliver Care That Brings Comfort and Dignity Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice Field-Based | Patient & Family-Centered | End-of-Life Care At VitalCaring, we don’t just provide care - we walk alongside patients and families during life’s most meaningful moments. As a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), you play a vital role in delivering comfort, dignity, and compassionate support at the end of life. This is a role for a nurse who thrives in a field-based, one-on-one care environment and is called to make a lasting impact through presence, empathy, and clinical excellence. Why Join VitalCaring? Meaningful, one-on-one patient care focused on comfort and quality of life Autonomy with support – manage your caseload with a collaborative interdisciplinary team Make a lasting impact on patients and families during life’s most important moments Strong team partnership with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides A purpose-driven culture grounded in compassion, respect, and excellence 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.
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
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- 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)
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
- Monitor patient condition and adjust care plans to maintain comfort
- 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
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation
- Participate in IDT meetings and care planning
- Support quality and compliance standards
Benefits
- 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
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee referral program
- Prepaid legal services
- Identity theft protection
- Generous paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
