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RN, Registered Nurse Hospice

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VitalCaring Group

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

As a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), you play a vital role in delivering comfort, dignity, and compassionate support at the end of life.

Posted Oct 9 · 1 year of experience

Unit and setting
Hospice delivering comfort, dignity, and compassionate support at the end of lifeend-of-life patients and families
License
RN licenseActive RN license or compact eligibility

Do you qualify?

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

Preferred

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

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered

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 Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)Flexible 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
Conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments Conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments
Day to day
Develop and manage individualized, comfort-focused care plans Develop and manage individualized, comfort-focused care plans
Day to day
Deliver skilled nursing care with a focus on pain and symptom management Deliver skilled nursing care with a focus on pain and symptom management
Day to day
Act as case manager, coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team Act as case manager, coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team
Day to day
Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides
Day to day
Monitor patient condition and adjust care plans to maintain comfort Monitor patient condition and adjust care plans to maintain comfort
Day to day
Provide education, emotional support, and guidance throughout the journey Provide education, emotional support, and guidance throughout the journey
Day to day
Help families navigate complex decisions with empathy and clarity Help families navigate complex decisions with empathy and clarity
Day to day
Build meaningful, trusting relationships in deeply personal moments Build meaningful, trusting relationships in deeply personal moments
Day to day
Maintain accurate, timely documentation Maintain accurate, timely documentation
Day to day
Participate in IDT meetings and care planning Participate in IDT meetings and care planning
Day to day
Support quality and compliance standards Support quality and compliance standards
Travel
Field-based visits in homes, facilities, and community settings Field-based care in homes, facilities, and community settings
Details
High autonomy with strong team support High autonomy with strong team support

The workplace

VitalCaring Group logo
VitalCaring Group
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.

Original listing

Posted on VitalCaring Group’s careers page.

Read full text

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. 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?

In Ocean Springs, MS

Ocean Springs, MSFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 13% below the US average

Median rent
$1,358/mo
Household income
$79,712/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Ocean Springs, MS

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