RN Hospice Hospice
VitalCaring

RN, Registered Nurse Hospice

VitalCaring – Deliver Care That Brings Comfort and Dignity

 

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

• Current CPR certification

• 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

 

Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Pharmacy benefits

Virtual care and mental health support

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Supplemental health and life insurance

 

Financial & Protection

401(k) with company match

Employee referral program

Prepaid legal services

Identity theft protection

 

Work-Life Balance & Perks

Generous paid time off

Pet insurance

Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

 

 

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.

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