Registered Nurse - Hospice (North Shore)

VitalCaring Group; Greensburg (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Virtual care and mental health support

FSA/HSA options

Supplemental health and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

VitalCaring, a Hammond, LA-based hospice provider, is seeking a Field-Based Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to lead patient-centered care across homes and facilities in the North Shore region.

As the clinical leader for your caseload, you will plan and manage comfort-focused care, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, educate families, and ensure dignity and quality of life at the end of life. Valid RN license and 1+ year hospice/home health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (or compact eligibility)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience
• Strong clinical judgment and compassionate care approach
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Excellent communication skills in sensitive situations
• Basic EMR proficiency
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Lead patient-centered hospice care with comprehensive assessments and personalized care plans
• Serve as the care coordinator, collaborating with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides
• Provide education, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and participate in care planning and quality/compliance activities

Skills

RN license

Clinical nursing

Caseload management

Communication

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Education

RN license (State).

Tools

HCHB (Homecare Homebase)

Job description

VitalCaring – Deliver Care That Brings Comfort and Dignity

This role will be based in the VitalCaring Hammond, LA Hospice branch location and service patients in North Shore.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice

Field-Based | Patient & Family-Centered | End-of-Life Care

At VitalCaring, we don't just provide care - we walk alongside patients and families during life's most meaningful moments. As a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), you play a vital role in delivering comfort, dignity, and compassionate support at the end of life. This is a role for a nurse who thrives in a field-based, one-on-one care environment and is called to make a lasting impact through presence, empathy, and clinical excellence.

Why Join VitalCaring?

• Meaningful, one-on-one patient care focused on comfort and quality of life
• Autonomy with support – manage your caseload with a collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Make a lasting impact on patients and families during life's most important moments
• Strong team partnership with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides
• A purpose-driven culture grounded in compassion, respect, and excellence

Role Overview

As a Hospice RN at VitalCaring, you are more than a nurse - you are the clinical leader, advocate, and steady guide for your patients and their families.

You'll lead the plan of care, manage symptoms, and ensure every patient receives personalized, comfort-focused care aligned with their goals and wishes. Through each visit, you bring not only clinical expertise, but also reassurance, clarity, and compassion.

What You'll Do

Lead Patient-Centered Hospice Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments
• Develop and manage individualized, comfort-focused care plans
• Deliver skilled nursing care with a focus on pain and symptom management

Serve as the Care Coordinator

• Act as case manager, coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides
• Monitor patient condition and adjust care plans to maintain comfort

Support Patients & Families

• Provide education, emotional support, and guidance throughout the journey
• Help families navigate complex decisions with empathy and clarity
• Build meaningful, trusting relationships in deeply personal moments

Drive Quality & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Participate in IDT meetings and care planning
• Support quality and compliance standards

What You Bring

• Active RN license (or compact eligibility)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience
• Strong clinical judgment and compassionate care approach
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Excellent communication skills in sensitive situations
• Basic EMR proficiency
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

What Sets You Apart

• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health
• Strong pain and symptom management skills
• Case management and interdisciplinary care experience
• Ability to quickly build trust with patients and families
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

What to Expect

• Field-based care in homes, facilities, and community settings
• High autonomy with strong team support
• A role centered on dignity, comfort, and quality of life
• A fast-paced, emotionally meaningful environment

Benefits That Support You

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Virtual care and mental health support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Supplemental health and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match