Hospice RN (Inpatient)

As an inpatient registered nurse (RN), you will ensure hospice patients are comfortable during their end-of-life journeys and forge compassionate, meaningful connections with the people in their lives. You will: Provide comfort-focused inpatient nursing care for hospice patients whose symptoms become too severe to be managed at home.

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 Working alongside your team, you will give your best each day in service of our core commitment: Delivering compassionate, personalized care with heartfelt empathy, honoring the wishes of each patient who entrusts VITAS with their end-of-life journey.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK Our inpatient nurses work at a single location — a VITAS inpatient unit — every day. Here, you will assess and manage acute, complex or uncontrolled symptoms (such as pain and shortness of breath) to keep patients comfortable.

REQUIREMENTS

An associate or bachelor's degree in nursing A valid RN license At least one year of hospital nursing experience Reliable transportation BENEFITS Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match Cancer and/or critical illness benefit Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000 per year) Employee Assistance Program for confidential, no-cost counseling addressing legal, financial and personal challenges Legal insurance 24/7 roadside assistance Paid time off WHO WE ARE We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978.

Our hospice organization: Kickstarts careers in caring Promotes from within Provides an award-winning, nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives.