Explore Hospice Careers with VITAS Healthcare, where a career, and a passion for caring come together!
Due to growth we have immediate openings for Registered Nurses in Home Care. Our hospice patients require routine care like pain management and wound care, others have more complex symptoms. VITAS nurses manage these complicated symptoms for patients at the end of life.
The VITAS Registered Nurse is a member of the interdisciplinary team and is the pivotal person in identifying the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Responsible for initiating the appropriate intervention and support for the patient and family upon admission to VITAS and provides a continuously appropriate, comprehensive and responsive plan of care.
We currently have needs for a Full-Time RN, Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, case managing for our Hospice patients in home care, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and retirement centers. Our RNs work in a specific geographic area within our service territory; we reimburse for mileage.
Qualifications:
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut.
- Two years’ experience in hospice, home health, or community health experience in the last five years is preferred, but not required.
VITAS Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end of life care. We provide our employees opportunities for professional growth, advancement and competitive benefits.
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
Affinity Program