Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Home Care in Fairview Heights, IL

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WHAT YOU LL DO
As an admissions nurse at VITAS Healthcare, you will be the first face of hospice for patients and families.
Your meeting will likely be the first time they have an in-depth discussion about end-of-life care, and your approach will set their expectations for the journey ahead.
With this in mind, you will:

Travel to meet with patients and families
Educate patients and families about the benefits of hospice care and the services offered by VITAS
Ask questions and listen with empathy as you learn about each patient s end-of-life needs, wants and beliefs
Use this information to determine if hospice is the right path for the patient
Ensure a comfortable transition for patients who elect to receive hospice care with VITAS
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
Most admissions nurses work four 10-hour shifts per week, but your schedule may vary.
You will spend your day traveling within your assigned service area. As calls arrive, you ll go to hospitals, nursing facilities and patient residences to assess each patient s need for care.
REQUIREMENTS

Current RN license
Reliable transportation
Previous experience in a physician s office, hospital, long-term care or assisted living facility
Bachelor's degree preferred
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.