Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
vitas healthcareWauwatosa, WI
Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
vitas healthcareWauwatosa, WI
today
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Home Health Care ServicesNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)Services for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesAbout the role
Job Description:
WHAT YOU'LL DOAs a home care registered nurse (RN), you will ensure hospice patients are comfortable during their end-of-life journeys and forge compassionate, meaningful connections with the people in their lives.
You will:
- Provide comfort-focused in-home nursing care for patients with prognoses of six months or less
- Work on a team of interdisciplinary hospice clinicians, including LPNs, aides, chaplains, social workers and physicians
- Serve as an advocate for each patient and family in your care, ensuring their goals of care are communicated and prioritized by each member of the care team
- Deliver basic hospice education and training to patients, families and caregivers
Working alongside your team, you will give your best each day in service of our core commitment: Delivering compassionate, personalized care with heartfelt empathy, honoring the wishes of each patient who entrusts VITAS with their end-of-life journey.
WHERE YOU'LL WORKYou 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.
You will typically 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 aides, who collaborate to provide holistic support for the patients and families we serve.
REQUIREMENTS: Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing
A valid RN license At least one year of hospital nursing experience Reliable transportationBENEFITSHealth, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match Cancer and/or critical illness benefit Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000 per year) Employee Assistance Program for confidential, no-cost counseling addressing legal, financial and personal challenges Legal insurance24/7 roadside assistance Paid time offWHO 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 Provides an award-winning, 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.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Wauwatosa, WI
Occupation
Registered Nurses
Industry
Home Health Care Services
Posted
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