Registered Nurse, RN - Hospice - FT
Long Beach, Mississippi
You'll lead each patient's comfort-focused plan of care and manage their symptoms.
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Hospice play a vital role in delivering comfort, dignity, and compassionate support at the end of lifeend-of-life patients and their families
- License
- RN licenseActive RN license or compact eligibility
- Term
- Permanent Registered Nurse, RN - Hospice - FTFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active RN license or compact eligibility Active RN license (or compact eligibility) Check your license
- Certification
- current CPR certification Current CPR certification
- Education
- graduate of an accredited nursing program Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Experience
- 1 year of clinical nursing experience minimum Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience
- Also asks
- strong clinical judgment and compassionate care approach Strong clinical judgment and compassionate care approach
- Also asks
- managing a caseload independently Ability to manage a caseload independently
- Also asks
- excellent communication in sensitive situations Excellent communication skills in sensitive situations
- Also asks
- basic EMR proficiency Basic EMR proficiency
- Also asks
- valid driver's license and reliable transportation Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Preferred
- Experience
- hospice, palliative care, or home health experience Experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health
- Experience
- case management and interdisciplinary care experience Case management and interdisciplinary care experience
- Also asks
- strong pain and symptom management skills Strong pain and symptom management skills
- Also asks
- quickly building trust with patients and families Ability to quickly build trust with patients and families
- Also asks
- experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverageMedical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- BenefitsPharmacy benefitsPharmacy benefits
- BenefitsVirtual care and mental health supportVirtual care and mental health support
- BenefitsFlexible Spending Account and Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- BenefitsSupplemental health and life insuranceSupplemental health and life insurance
- Benefits401(k) with company match401(k) with company match
More benefits (6)
- BenefitsEmployee referral programEmployee referral program
- BenefitsPrepaid legal servicesPrepaid legal services
- BenefitsIdentity theft protectionIdentity theft protection
- BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
- BenefitsPet insurancePet insurance
- BenefitsTuition and continuing education reimbursementTuition and continuing education reimbursement
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- pain and symptom management Deliver skilled nursing care with a focus on pain and symptom management
- Day to day
- case manager coordinating the IDT Act as case manager, coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team
- Day to day
- patient and family assessments Conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments
- Day to day
- individualized comfort-focused care plans Develop and manage individualized, comfort-focused care plans
- Day to day
- patient and family teaching and emotional support Provide education, emotional support, and guidance throughout the journey
- Day to day
- helping families through complex decisions Help families navigate complex decisions with empathy and clarity
- Day to day
- monitoring patient condition and adjusting care plans for comfort Monitor patient condition and adjust care plans to maintain comfort
- Charting
- Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience preferred
- Travel
- field-based visits across homes, facilities and community settings Field-based care in homes, facilities, and community settings
The workplace
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
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VitalCaring – Deliver Care That Brings Comfort and Dignity
Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice - Serving Harrison County
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.
Why Join VitalCaring?
- Meaningful, one-on-one patient care focused on comfort and quality of life
- Autonomy with support – manage your caseload with a collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Make a lasting impact on patients and families during life's most important moments
- Strong team partnership with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides
- A purpose-driven culture grounded in compassion, respect, and excellence
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
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.
What's around it?
Long Beach, MS
Living costs about 13% below the US average