Hospice Home Care RN - Compassionate Autonomy & Impact

VITAS Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure hospice patients are comfortable and to forge compassionate connections with their families. You will operate with autonomy at the bedside and guide patients through the end-of-life journey with dignity.

You will visit patients wherever they call home, typically performing 4-6 visits daily, and collaborate weekly with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic support.

Qualifications

• RN license valid and active.
• At least two years of nursing experience.
• Reliable transportation to patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Care hospice patients at home, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Form compassionate connections with patients and families.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team during visits.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Interpersonal communication

Autonomy in bedside decisions

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Minimum 2 years nursing experience

Job description

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure hospice patients are comfortable and to forge compassionate connections with their families. You will operate with autonomy at the bedside and guide patients through the end-of-life journey with dignity.

You will visit patients wherever they call home, typically performing 4-6 visits daily, and collaborate weekly with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic support.