Compassionate Palliative Care RN - Community-Based

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & life insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Insurance

Roadside Assistance

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare Corporation in Panama City, FL is seeking a Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team, delivering coordinated, patient- and family-centered care in the community.

You will assess patients, educate families, facilitate referrals, and support treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort, meaningful communication, and smooth transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as Registered Nurse
• 1-2 years of nursing experience in a community-based setting, such as home health, hospice, or palliative care, preferred
• Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept
• Experience in patient education, planning, and management
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care for assigned patients and provides expert, individualized support to patients and families
• Completes comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessment of the patient and family
• Educates patient and family to enhance understanding of disease processes and plan of care
• Provides emotional support and counseling to patients and families
• Empowers patients to participate in advance care planning and discussions

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education/counseling

Education

RN License

Job description

VITAS Healthcare Corporation in Panama City, FL is seeking a Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team, delivering coordinated, patient- and family-centered care in the community.

You will assess patients, educate families, facilitate referrals, and support treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort, meaningful communication, and smooth transitions of care.