Hospice RN: Field-Based, Patient-Centered Comfort

vitalcaringgroup; Tucson (AZ); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pharmacy benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Pet insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

VitalCaring is seeking a field-based Hospice Registered Nurse to lead patient-centered end-of-life care in homes and facilities across the Tucson area. You’ll coordinate care, manage symptoms, and partner with families to honor goals and wishes.

You bring an active RN license, compassionate presence, and at least one year of clinical nursing experience. Experience with hospice or home health, and with interdisciplinary teams, is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (or compact eligibility).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient-centered hospice care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing comfort-focused plans.
• Serve as care coordinator, coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team and with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides.
• Provide education, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families throughout the journey.
• Maintain accurate timely documentation and participate in care planning and quality/compliance activities.

Skills

Active RN license

Pain management

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Education

RN degree

Job description

VitalCaring is seeking a field-based Hospice Registered Nurse to lead patient-centered end-of-life care in homes and facilities across the Tucson area. You’ll coordinate care, manage symptoms, and partner with families to honor goals and wishes.

You bring an active RN license, compassionate presence, and at least one year of clinical nursing experience. Experience with hospice or home health, and with interdisciplinary teams, is highly valued.