On-Call Hospice RN – Home Care & Comfort

VITAS Healthcare; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure hospice patients are comfortable and to build compassionate connections with families.

You will visit patients in private homes or assisted living settings, typically 4–6 visits per day, and participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.

A valid RN license and at least two years of hospice or home-health experience are required, along with reliable transportation and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• RN license required
• At least two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health in the last five years
• Reliable transportation is required

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice nursing care to patients in home settings or facilities
• Make 4–6 visits per day to hospice patients
• Collaborate weekly with an interdisciplinary team at the program office
• Educate patients and families about palliative care and end-of-life options

Skills

Commitment

Compassion

Can-do attitude

Job description

VITAS Healthcare in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure hospice patients are comfortable and to build compassionate connections with families.

You will visit patients in private homes or assisted living settings, typically 4–6 visits per day, and participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.

A valid RN license and at least two years of hospice or home-health experience are required, along with reliable transportation and a can-do attitude.