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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
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Worksite address
madisonville, LA, 70447, US
Who can apply
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