Hospice RN - Field-Based Comfort Leader

VitalCaring Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee referral program

Prepaid legal services

Identity theft protection

Job summary

VitalCaring – Deliver Care That Brings Comfort and Dignity is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to lead patient-centered care in homes and community settings around Tucson. You’ll manage symptoms, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and advocate for patients and families with compassion and clinical excellence.

This field-based role offers high autonomy with strong team support, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides.

Qualifications

• Active RN license or compact eligibility with a nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience in hospice, palliative, or home health settings.
• Strong clinical judgment and compassionate care approach; able to manage a caseload independently.
• Excellent communication in sensitive situations; reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient-centered hospice care, assessing and planning comfort-focused care.
• Coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team and monitor patient condition.
• Provide education, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in care planning and compliance.

Skills

Active RN license

Empathy and bedside manner

Caseload management

EMR proficiency

Communication in sensitive situations

Driver's license

Education

Nursing degree / diploma

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

VitalCaring – Deliver Care That Brings Comfort and Dignity is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to lead patient-centered care in homes and community settings around Tucson. You’ll manage symptoms, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and advocate for patients and families with compassion and clinical excellence.

This field-based role offers high autonomy with strong team support, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides.