RN, Registered Nurse Hospice

VitalCaring Group • Covington, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide field-based, one-on-one care to patients and families during end-of-life care. The nurse serves as a clinical leader, advocate, and guide, delivering compassionate, personalized care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The role involves leading care plans, managing symptoms, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and supporting patients and families through complex and deeply personal moments. Care is provided in homes, facilities, and community settings, with a high degree of autonomy and team support.

Requirements

• Active RN license or compact eligibility.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and a compassionate approach to care.
• 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 focused on pain and symptom management.
• Serve as case manager and coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides.
• Monitor patient condition and adjust care plans to maintain comfort.
• Provide patients and families with education, emotional support, and guidance.
• Help families navigate complex decisions with empathy and clarity.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and families.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree