Hospice Home Care RN — Compassion in Action

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

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Illinois seeks a Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate end-of-life care in patients' homes. You will ensure patient comfort and build meaningful connections with families while exercising bedside decision-making to tailor care.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team during weekly office visits and support patients across care settings. A valid RN license and at least two years of hospice or home health experience are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of assignment.
• 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 comfort and care to hospice patients in their homes.
• Build compassionate, meaningful connections with patients and families.
• Exercise autonomy to make bedside care decisions and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Nursing experience

Compassion

Patient-centered care

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

VITAS Healthcare in Illinois seeks a Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate end-of-life care in patients' homes. You will ensure patient comfort and build meaningful connections with families while exercising bedside decision-making to tailor care.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team during weekly office visits and support patients across care settings. A valid RN license and at least two years of hospice or home health experience are required.