Compassionate Hospice RN: Home Care Champion

VITAS Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Houston seeks a home care registered nurse (RN) to ensure hospice patients are comfortable and to forge compassionate connections with their families. You will guide care at the bedside, balancing autonomy with team input to support end-of-life comfort.

Each day includes 4–6 patient visits, plus weekly visits to a local program office for an interdisciplinary team meeting with social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses, to provide holistic support.

Qualifications

• Requires valid RN license.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience.
• Must have reliable transportation to serve patients at their homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comfort and compassionate care to hospice patients.
• Make care decisions at the bedside with autonomy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support patients and families.

Skills

RN license

2+ years nursing experience

Reliable transportation

Education

RN license

Job description

VITAS Healthcare in Houston seeks a home care registered nurse (RN) to ensure hospice patients are comfortable and to forge compassionate connections with their families. You will guide care at the bedside, balancing autonomy with team input to support end-of-life comfort.

Each day includes 4–6 patient visits, plus weekly visits to a local program office for an interdisciplinary team meeting with social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses, to provide holistic support.