Compassionate Hospice RN — Bedside Autonomy

VITAS Healthcare; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in California is seeking a Home Health RN to provide hospice care in patients’ homes. You’ll ensure comfort, manage end-of-life symptoms, and build trusted relationships with patients and families.

You’ll work autonomously at the bedside, with weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care, while advancing the patient’s comfort and dignity at the end of life. Qualification includes an active RN license in the state and at least two years’ nursing experience in

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in the state of assignment (California).
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health in the last five years.
• Reliable transportation to reach patients’ homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-of-life care and comfort for hospice patients in home settings.
• Build compassionate, meaningful connections with patients and families.
• Exercise autonomous bedside decision-making to ensure timely and effective care.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team during weekly program visits to coordinate holistic support.

Skills

RN licensure

Compassionate care

Reliable transport

Job description

VITAS Healthcare in California is seeking a Home Health RN to provide hospice care in patients’ homes. You’ll ensure comfort, manage end-of-life symptoms, and build trusted relationships with patients and families.

You’ll work autonomously at the bedside, with weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care, while advancing the patient’s comfort and dignity at the end of life. Qualification includes an active RN license in the state and at least two years’ nursing experience in