About this opportunity
VITAS Healthcare lists this Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in remote, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
WHAT YOU’LL DO As a home care 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 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
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
You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients wherever they call home, whether that means a private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility.
You will typically make 4-6 visits each day.
Once a week, you’ll visit the local program office to meet with an interdisciplinary team, including social workers, physicians, chaplains, and aides, who collaborate to provide holistic support for the patients and families we serve.
REQUIREMENTS
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.
Who can apply
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