Join the VITAS Nursing Team
Being a hospice nurse for VITAS Healthcare means making a positive difference in the lives of patients and families every day.
VITAS hospice nurses are key members of each patient’s interdisciplinary hospice team. They specialize in providing direct, personal care to our hospice patients, and they serve as valuable resources for patients’ families.
VITAS stands by their values and their mission. They stand by us as employees.
Hospice nursing is challenging work that is personally gratifying, professionally fulfilling, and conducted with the support of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Hospice nurses must have superior clinical and people skills to make an impact in an industry-leading company and healthcare provider that expects the best from its employees while supporting their growth and success.
As a hospice nurse with VITAS, you can expect:
- Mentorship and support from an entire team of hospice professionals—physician, aide, social worker, chaplain, bereavement specialist, and volunteer
- Control of your patient schedule, to see your patients when they need to be seen
- A mission-driven and fulfilling career dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients with advanced illness
- A visible, collaborative management team dedicated to furthering your clinical expertise and realizing your career aspirations
- A caring culture that supports your professional growth with the resources you need to succeed in a safe, productive environment
- Tuition reimbursement to gain new skills or support a career transition to other positions and roles at the nation’s leading hospice provider
Some of our current nursing careers:
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Registered Nurse Inpatient FMC (Per Diem Nights) Per Diem Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
Case Management and Supervision
- Follows VITAS policies and standards (See VITAS Standards Manual) and practices within the scope of the RN license
- Reports any request to practice outside of scope of license to the manager/supervisor
- Supervision of (VITAS employed and contracted) nursing tasks delegated to Hospice Aides, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (and contracted Registered Nurses) and Volunteers per the plan of care
- Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and bereavement
- Appropriately identifies/utilizes resources, referrals such as PT, OT, Home Health, Dietary, Pharmacy, Supplies, Home Medical Equipment, and other visits/consults
- Completes documentation at the time of the event and at the location of care unless otherwise directed
- Provides education to patients, families, caregivers and referral sources
- Participates in patient care meetings as assigned
- Participates in weekly team meetings
- Provides effective communication/shift reports through written, verbal, reporting and body language
- Participates in bereavement support
- Participates in the on-call rotation and/or provides shifts during non-business hours such as evenings, weekends and holidays based upon program-identified needs
- Provides visits/shifts in program coverage area
- Develops, coordinates, and follows the patient's individualized plan of care
- Appropriately delegates nursing tasks to Hospice Aides/Homemakers, Volunteers, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses
- All factors pertinent to the patient's safety, including the competence of the Hospice Aide/Homemaker have been assessed
- Determination that this activity can be delegated safely to a Hospice Aide/Homemaker
- Connecticut -For activities other than those listed in section 1913D69(d)(3)of the Connecticut Department of Public Health delegated to a Hospice/Homemaker, the RN will document in the clinical record that:
- Provides nursing care including nursing tasks that may be delegated to other roles such as LPNs, HHAs and Volunteers
- Participates in and monitors patient and family care compliance activities
- Professionally manages/coordinates the hospice plan of care
- Provides and follows infection control practices
- Delivers care in accordance with the patient's plan of care
- Provides primary nursing care for inpatient and continuous care patients as assigned
Quality Improvement
- Participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program and related activities as assigned. This may include, but is not limited to
- participation in Performance Improvement Project(s) (PIP)
- Gathering clinical data which is used for quality measures
Professional Development
- Develops and achieves professional growth goals and objectives personally and per Team Manager reviews
- Responsible for attending orientation and regularly scheduled in-services/educational conferences as assigned
- Participates in orientation of Hospice Aides, Volunteers and other IDG members as assigned
- Participates in training activities internally within VITAS and externally as assigned
Customer Service
- Maintains focus on the patient and family experience of care
- Serves as a patient and family advocate
- Reports patient/family/customer complaints to Team Manager
- Participates in patient/family/customer conflict resolution as applicable.
- Represents the nursing profession, the VITAS site/location and VITAS overall in a positive manner
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently licensed as a R.N. in the state where the VITAS program is located.
- A minimum of two years experience in hospice, home health, or community health experience in the last five years.
EDUCATION
- RN license
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
- EOE/AA M/F/D/V
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Admissions Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FT Hospice Full-Time Cincinnati, OH 45249
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participation in the information gathering, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process
- Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.
- Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.
- Collaborate and receive direction from the registered nurse before obtaining admission orders from the physician per the VITAS Standards
- Build effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with VITAS.
- Maintain clinical and professional competence.
- Take the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.
- Utilize interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patient’s family has concerning hospice and palliative care.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.
- Knowledge of clinical manifestations of diseases and ability to develop VITAS specific clinical knowledge.
- Ability to use the VITAS information system and mobile technology platforms.
- Reliable means of transportation.
QUALIFICATIONS- Currently licensed as a LPN/LVN in the state where duties are performed.
- Strong Presentation Skills
- Previous sales or service experience preferred
- Previous hospital, physician practice, LTC or ALF experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- EOE/AA M/F/D/V
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Admissions Registered Nurse Nonexempt Per Diem Torrance, CA 90502
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participation in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process
- Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.
- Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.
- Analyze data collected by the LPN to facilitate/obtain admission orders
- Build effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with VITAS.
- Maintain clinical and professional competence.
- Take the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.
- Utilize interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patient’s family has concerning hospice and palliative care.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.
- Knowledge of clinical manifestations of diseases and ability to develop VITAS specific clinical knowledge.
- Ability to use the VITAS information system and mobile technology platforms.
- Reliable means of transportation.
- Currently licensed as a R.N. in the state where duties are performed.
- Previous hospital, physician practice, LTC or ALF experience
- Strong Presentation Skills
- Previous sales or service experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- EOE/AA M/F/D/V
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Licensed Practical Nurse Continuous Care Part-Time High Springs, FL 32643
The Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients admitted to the VITAS program, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state where the VITAS program is located.
- Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.
- Evaluates patient /family needs in the preparation and executions of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team and the effectiveness of treatments and monitors patients reactions.
- Performs selected acts in care of the terminally ill under the direct supervision of a registered nurse; such acts include the administration of treatments and medications.
- Participates in Nurse LPN on- call rotation/schedule in order to meet the needs of patients and families.
- Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
- At least one year, preferably two years, of satisfactory nursing experience, at least one year of which is as an LPN/LVN in a hospital, hospice, home health, or community health setting.
- Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing
- EOE/AA M/F/D/V
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Licensed Practical Nurse Continuous Care Part-Time Gainesville, FL 32607
The Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients admitted to the VITAS program, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state where the VITAS program is located.
- Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.
- Evaluates patient /family needs in the preparation and executions of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team and the effectiveness of treatments and monitors patients reactions.
- Performs selected acts in care of the terminally ill under the direct supervision of a registered nurse; such acts include the administration of treatments and medications.
- Participates in Nurse LPN on- call rotation/schedule in order to meet the needs of patients and families.
- Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
- At least one year, preferably two years, of satisfactory nursing experience, at least one year of which is as an LPN/LVN in a hospital, hospice, home health, or community health setting.
- Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing
- EOE/AA M/F/D/V
The Life of a Hospice Nurse
Jena Ruehl was living in Columbus, Ohio, and visited her hometown, Cincinnati, because her grandmother was dying. Her friend, a former VITAS Healthcare employee, told Jena VITAS was hiring and suggested she apply. “She said it was a great place to work.”
Jena knew very little about hospice care but found that she enjoys the one-on-one time she can spend with her patients.
“I think what makes VITAS different is the people that work here. We not only do our job, but I feel like a lot of us go above and beyond and really care for our patients and for the families.”
Read Jena Ruehl's Testimonial >
Erika Avila had already made the move to hospice when she attended a job fair. She applied for a position at VITAS and was hired the next day.
“I accepted the job with VITAS because, besides the many benefits they offer, VITAS allows me one-on-one time with my patients. And I believe in their values, that we take care of each other, patients and families come first, and we make a difference.”
Learn more about the benefits of working as a hospice nurse for VITAS:
Experience the profound satisfaction of meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of others. Become a VITAS nurse.
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