Registered Nurse; RN

Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse, RN, is a member of the interdisciplinary team who work together to meet the physical, medical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of hospice patients and families facing terminal illness and bereavement. The Registered Nurse, RN, is designated to provide coordination of care, ensure continuous assessment of each patients and family's needs and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care.

Job responsibilities include case management and supervision for the Registered Nurse, RN, quality improvement, and professional development. The RN will provide nursing care including nursing tasks that may be delegated to other roles such as LPNs, HAs and Volunteers. The RN will participate in and monitor patient and family care compliance activities.

Job requirements include reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers, and a telephone available (cellular or land line).

Essential functions/physical demands include assisting in lifting and transferring patients, lifting objects in excess of 20 pounds, standing or walking in excess of one hour per day, talking and hearing, and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The RN will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Qualifications for the Registered Nurse, RN include currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located, a minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health in the last five years, and equivalent experience or licensure may be considered.

Reports directly to the Team Manager.

VITAS® Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you'll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee:
You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.

All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.

Benefits include competitive compensation, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match, cancer and/or critical illness benefit, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, employee assistance program, legal insurance, roadside assistance, and affinity program.

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.

Choose a career with VITAS.