Compassionate Hospice RN - Home Visits & Autonomy

VITAS Healthcare; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978, seeks an experienced home care registered nurse (RN) to comfort hospice patients in their homes. You’ll forge compassionate connections with patients and families and uphold our commitment to dignity at end of life.

In this role you will work autonomously at the bedside, with weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• At least two years of nursing experience.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to work in home-based hospice settings.
• Compassionate, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice nursing care to patients in their homes.
• Establish compassionate, meaningful connections with patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team during weekly meetings to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families about palliative care and end-of-life options.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Autonomy in bedside decisions

Reliable transportation

Nursing experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978, seeks an experienced home care registered nurse (RN) to comfort hospice patients in their homes. You’ll forge compassionate connections with patients and families and uphold our commitment to dignity at end of life.

In this role you will work autonomously at the bedside, with weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care.