Compassionate Hospice RN — Home Visits & Dignity

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

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Illinois seeks an experienced home care registered nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate end-of-life care in patients' homes or in care facilities. You will build meaningful connections with patients and families, ensuring comfort and dignity at the end of life.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team during weekly visits to the local program office, maintain patient welfare, and apply the palliative approach with autonomy at the bedside, upholding VITAS's

Qualifications

• RN license in the state where the VITAS program is located.
• 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

• Provide end-of-life nursing care to hospice patients in home or facility settings.
• Collaborate weekly with an interdisciplinary team at the local program office.
• Maintain patient welfare and dignity, delivering comfort-focused care at the bedside.

Skills

RN license

Compassion

Communication

Reliable transportation

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

VITAS Healthcare in Illinois seeks an experienced home care registered nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate end-of-life care in patients' homes or in care facilities. You will build meaningful connections with patients and families, ensuring comfort and dignity at the end of life.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team during weekly visits to the local program office, maintain patient welfare, and apply the palliative approach with autonomy at the bedside, upholding VITAS's