Night-Shift Hospice RN: In-Home Palliative Care

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life anddisb.

Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care

401(k) plan with generous companymatch

Cancer and/or critical illness benefit

Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000)

Employee Assistance Program

Legal insurance

24/7 roadside assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Home Health RN to deliver compassionate in-home hospice care, supporting patients at end of life and guiding families through difficult conversations. You will provide comfort-focused care in patients’ homes, ensuring comfort and dignity.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, make 4-6 visits daily, and visit the local program office weekly to collaborate with social workers, physicians, chaplains and aides to support holistic, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• A valid RN license.
• At least one year of hospital nursing experience.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comfort-focused in-home nursing care for patients with prognoses of six months or less.
• Work on a team of interdisciplinary hospice clinicians, including LPNs, aides, chaplains, social workers and physicians.
• Serve as an advocate for each patient and family in your care, ensuring their goals of care are communicated and prioritized by each member of the care team.
• Deliver basic hospice education and training to patients, families and caregivers.

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Home Health RN to deliver compassionate in-home hospice care, supporting patients at end of life and guiding families through difficult conversations. You will provide comfort-focused care in patients’ homes, ensuring comfort and dignity.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, make 4-6 visits daily, and visit the local program office weekly to collaborate with social workers, physicians, chaplains and aides to support holistic, patient-centered care.