What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Hospice - PRN position at VitalCaring Group?
Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!
Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we're more than a home health and hospice provider—we're a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.
Who We Are
Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.
Why Choose VitalCaring?
Work That Fits Your Life – Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you'll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you'll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.
Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity.
Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success.
Grow Your Career – Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
Competitive Pay & Benefits – Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensation package that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We celebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team achievements.
Health & Wellness
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Virtual & Mental Health Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Supplemental Health & Life Insurance
Financial & Legal
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Prepaid Legal Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
Work-Life Balance & Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement
Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!
Job Summary
At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Registered Nurse, you will plan, organize, and direct compassionate care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. You will support patients and families through skilled clinical care, expert symptom management, and meaningful education—guided always by our values of being trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called. Every encounter is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice care needs.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care focused on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.
- Provide skilled nursing care, including medication administration, treatments, and palliative interventions as ordered.
- Monitor changes in condition and communicate promptly with physicians to obtain updated orders.
- Educate and support patients and families regarding disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
- Serve as Case Manager when assigned, coordinating care for an interdisciplinary caseload.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record, including pain and symptom management outcomes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and collaborate to ensure holistic patient care.
- Participate in on-call rotation as needed and supervise ancillary staff as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current RN license in state of practice and CPR certification.
- One to two (1–2) years of acute care experience required; hospice experience preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, compassionate communication, and end-of-life care skills.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and required insurance coverage.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.