Hospice RN: Care Coordinator & Bereavement Support

VITAS Healthcare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking an RN to coordinate and deliver comprehensive hospice care to patients and families. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing the care plan with the interdisciplinary group, and ensuring palliation of end-of-life symptoms in alignment with the plan of care.

The RN will educate families, participate in team meetings and on-call rotations, and document care activities in real time, while upholding VITAS standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the participating state.
• At least two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Case management and supervision for RN.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Telephone available

Education

Current nursing license in state where VITAS operates

Job description

VITAS Healthcare is seeking an RN to coordinate and deliver comprehensive hospice care to patients and families. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing the care plan with the interdisciplinary group, and ensuring palliation of end-of-life symptoms in alignment with the plan of care.

The RN will educate families, participate in team meetings and on-call rotations, and document care activities in real time, while upholding VITAS standards and policies.