Compassionate Hospice RN - Autonomy in Home Care

VITAS Healthcare; Bradley (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Bradley, IL is seeking a home care registered nurse (RN) to ensure hospice patients are comfortable and to forge compassionate connections with the people in their lives.

You will bring an active RN license, at least two years of nursing experience, and reliable transportation. You’ll work autonomously at the bedside, delivering comfort-focused end-of-life care, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team during once-weekly site visits.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• At least two years of nursing experience.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• You will ensure hospice patients are comfortable and forge compassionate connections.
• You will guide patients and families through end-of-life care and maintain trust.
• You will have autonomy to make bedside care decisions and educate others.
• You will explain the palliative focus of hospice and benefits of comfort-focused care.
• You will visit patients at home and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team weekly.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Job description

VITAS Healthcare in Bradley, IL is seeking a home care registered nurse (RN) to ensure hospice patients are comfortable and to forge compassionate connections with the people in their lives.

You will bring an active RN license, at least two years of nursing experience, and reliable transportation. You’ll work autonomously at the bedside, delivering comfort-focused end-of-life care, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team during once-weekly site visits.