Compassionate Hospice RN — Home Visits & Autonomy

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure hospice patients are comfortable, fostering compassionate, meaningful connections with the people in their lives. This important role supports families through the end-of-life journey with a focus on comfort and dignity.

The RN will work with autonomy at the bedside, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care, visiting patients in private homes or facilities, and guiding care aligned with

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
• A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health in the last five years.
• Equivalent experience or licensure may be considered.

Responsibilities

• You will ensure hospice patients are comfortable and forge compassionate, meaningful connections with the people in their lives.
• You will have autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients.
• You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

Job description

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure hospice patients are comfortable, fostering compassionate, meaningful connections with the people in their lives. This important role supports families through the end-of-life journey with a focus on comfort and dignity.

The RN will work with autonomy at the bedside, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care, visiting patients in private homes or facilities, and guiding care aligned with