This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
WHO WE ARE
nWe are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference.
nWe are VITAS.
nWHAT YOU’LL DO
nAs a home care RN, you will do the critically important job of ensuring hospice patients are comfortable, while forging compassionate, meaningful connections. This is important work that comes with huge responsibility. Patients and families trust VITAS RNs to guide them through one of life’s most difficult experiences, and honoring that trust will be your highest priority..
nYou will be a respected member of our team, both as a caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative—rather than curative—nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care.
nWHERE YOU’LL WORK
nEach day is different for our home care RNs. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients in their home, ALF, nursing home facility, hospital or medical facility, adjusting your schedule based on their needs. The total amount of visits may vary per day but on average it is 4 to 6.
nAbout once a week you'll come to the office to meet with the rest of your interdisciplinary team: the social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses who work together to provide whole-person support for the patients and families we serve.
nnMonday- Friday
n8am- 5pm
nMileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.67/ Mile
nBenefits: Yes, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
n n***Ask us about our Milestone Incentive Compensation up to $10,000***
nWHAT’S EXPECTED FROM YOU
nA VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license and the qualifications described below, you will embody compassion, empathy, and dedication. You will keep patients at the center of your practice, doing your best each day in service of our mission: Meeting people with comfort and dignity at the end of their life’s journey.
nnQUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RN
nnCurrently licensed to practice nursing in Texas where the VITAS program is located.
nA minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health or hospital setting
nEquivalent experience or licensure may be considered
n nJOB REQUIREMENTS
nnRegistered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers.
n
Worksite address
remote, IL, 61354, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.