RN, On Call Registered Nurse Hospice (Thursday - Monday)

About the role

• VitalCaring - Deliver Care That Brings Comfort and Dignity
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
• Field-Based | Patient & Family-Centered | End-of-Life Care

At VitalCaring, we don't just provide care - we walk alongside patients and families during life's most meaningful moments. As a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), you play a vital role in delivering comfort, dignity, and compassionate support at the end of life. This is a role for a nurse who thrives in a field-based, one-on-one care environment and is called to make a lasting impact through presence, empathy, and clinical excellence. This role is for weekend On-call serving Thursday - Monday, covering the Metairie/Covington, LA area. Must be Hospice experienced.

Role Overview

As a Hospice RN at VitalCaring, you are more than a nurse - you are the clinical leader, advocate, and steady guide for your patients and their families.

You'll lead the plan of care, manage symptoms, and ensure every patient receives personalized, comfort-focused care aligned with their goals and wishes. Through each visit, you bring not only clinical expertise, but also reassurance, clarity, and compassion.

What You'll Do

Lead Patient-Centered Hospice Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments
• Develop and manage individualized, comfort-focused care plans
• Deliver skilled nursing care with a focus on pain and symptom management

Serve as the Care Coordinator

• Act as case manager, coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides
• Monitor patient condition and adjust care plans to maintain comfort

Support Patients & Families

• Provide education, emotional support, and guidance throughout the journey
• Help families navigate complex decisions with empathy and clarity
• Build meaningful, trusting relationships in deeply personal moments

Drive Quality & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Participate in IDT meetings and care planning
• Support quality and compliance standards

What You Bring

• Active RN license (or compact eligibility)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience
• Strong clinical judgment and compassionate care approach
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Excellent communication skills in sensitive situations
• Basic EMR proficiency
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

What Sets You Apart

• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health
• Strong pain and symptom management skills
• Case management and interdisciplinary care experience
• Ability to quickly build trust with patients and families
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

What to Expect

• Field-based care in homes, facilities, and community settings
• High autonomy with strong team support
• A role centered on dignity, comfort, and quality of life
• A fast-paced, emotionally meaningful environment

Benefits That Support You

• Health & Wellness
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Pharmacy benefits

• Virtual care and mental health support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Supplemental health and life insurance
• Financial & Protection
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee referral program
• Prepaid legal services
• Identity theft protection

Work-Life Balance & Perks

• Generous paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement