Compassionate Hospice Home Care RN — Make a Difference

VITAS Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate end-of-life care to hospice patients in their homes across the Philadelphia area.

You will ensure patient comfort, engage families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care. The role emphasizes the palliative approach, with autonomy at the bedside to make care decisions and deliver dignity in patients' final journeys.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license and at least two years of nursing experience.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Compassionate, patient-centered care mindset.

Responsibilities

• Care for hospice patients at home, providing comfort and meaningful connections.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team weekly at local program office.
• Make care decisions at the bedside with autonomy.
• Explain the palliative approach and benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care.

Skills

RN license

Compassion

Time management

Reliable transportation

Education

RN license

Job description

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate end-of-life care to hospice patients in their homes across the Philadelphia area.

You will ensure patient comfort, engage families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care. The role emphasizes the palliative approach, with autonomy at the bedside to make care decisions and deliver dignity in patients' final journeys.