Home Health Care Registered Nurse For Weekends

Job TitleBe the First to ApplyJob DescriptionWHO WE AREWe are VITAS Healthcare, the nation's leading end-of-life care provider since 1978.Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a 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.Our priority is to care: WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a home care registered nurse (RN), you will ensure hospice patients are comfortable and forge compassionate, meaningful connections with the people in their lives.Patients and families trust VITAS nurses to guide them through the end-of-life journey, and maintaining that trust is our highest priority.You 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.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. Most VITAS nurses 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 nurses, who collaborate to provide holistic support for the patients and families we serve.WHAT'S EXPECTED FROM YOUA VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license, at least two years of nursing experience, and reliable transportation, you'll approach your work with the traits that make the VITAS Difference: QUALIFICATIONSCurrently 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.Equivalent experience or licensure may be consideredSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATEEOE/AA M/F/D/VAbout UsVITAS® 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. 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.We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. 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- Affinity ProgramMany of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.