Hospice RN — Flexible Full-Time, Impactful Care

VitalCaring Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Prepaid Legal Plans

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

VitalCaring Group seeks a Registered Nurse to plan, organize, and direct compassionate hospice and home health care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. You will support patients and families through skilled clinical care and education, guided by our values of trust, capability, compassion, proactivity, and calling.

As a full-time salaried clinician, you’ll complete comprehensive assessments, manage care plans, and coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with 1-2 years of recent acute care experience.
• Current RN licensure in the state of practice and current CPR certification.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with one year of hospice experience ideal.
• Must be a licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
• Provide nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
• Assess and evaluate patient status, initiate and update individualized plans of care, and revise as needs and conditions change.
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and establish palliative, patient-centered goals.
• Implement preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures; administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Counsel and educate patients and caregivers on care needs, symptom management, medications, diet, and safety.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage independence and comfort whenever possible.
• Serve as Case Manager when assigned, coordinating all aspects of care for the patient and family.
• Document timely, accurate, and relevant clinical notes reflecting patient condition, care provided, and pain/symptom outcomes.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs and changes in condition; obtain and carry out required orders.
• Coordinate care with community partners and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality.
• Support emotional needs of patients and families; maintain a safe environment and uphold hospice philosophy.
• Attend interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to support coordinated care planning.

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Hospice experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred

RN licensure and CPR certification

Job description

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!

Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we’re more than a homehealth and hospice provider—we’re a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and ourteam members.

Who We Are
Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Choose VitalCaring?

Work That Fits Your Life – Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you’ll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you’ll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.

Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey withcompassion and dignity.

Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success.

Grow Your Career – Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career developmentopportunities.

Competitive Pay & Benefits – Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensationpackage that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. Wecelebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and teamachievements.

Financial & Legal
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Prepaid Legal Plans
• Identity Theft Protection

Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!

Job Summary

At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Registered Nurse, you will plan, organize, and direct compassionate care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. You will support patients and families through skilled clinical care, expert symptom management, and meaningful education—guided always by our values of being trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called. Every encounter is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Essential Functions

• Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs, including full physical assessments and history review.
• Provide nursing care using all elements of the nursing process in accordance with the professional practice act.
• Assess and evaluate patient status, initiate and update individualized plans of care, and revise as needs and conditions change.
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and establish palliative, patient-centered goals.
• Implement preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures; administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Counsel and educate patients and caregivers on care needs, symptom management, medications, diet, and safety.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage independence and comfort whenever possible.
• Serve as Case Manager when assigned, coordinating all aspects of care for the patient and family.

Communication & Coordination

• Document timely, accurate, and relevant clinical notes reflecting patient condition, care provided, and pain/symptom outcomes.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs and changes in condition; obtain and carry out required orders.
• Coordinate care with community partners and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality.
• Support emotional needs of patients and families; maintain a safe environment and uphold hospice philosophy.
• Attend interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to support coordinated care planning.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in on-call rotations per agency policy.
• Ensure arrangements for medical equipment and necessary services.
• Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities appropriately.
• Maintain professional growth through continuing education and in-services.
• Fulfill all accepted case assignments.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with 1–2 years of recent acute care experience
• Current RN licensure in the state of practice and current CPR certification.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with one year of hospice experience ideal.
• Must be a licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile.