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VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

Hospice Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCape Coral, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate or bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
  • A valid registered nurse license is required.
  • At least one year of hospital nursing experience is required.
  • Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comfort-focused in-home nursing care for patients with prognoses of six months or less.
  • Work on an interdisciplinary hospice team that includes licensed practical nurses, aides, chaplains, social workers, and physicians.
  • Advocate for each patient and family by ensuring their goals of care are communicated and prioritized by each care team member.
  • Deliver basic hospice education and training to patients, families, and caregivers.
  • Care for hospice patients in their homes, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.
  • Typically make four to six patient visits each day.
  • Visit the local program office once a week to meet with an interdisciplinary team collaborating to support patients and families.

About the Company

VITAS Healthcare

Hospice and palliative care provider

VITAS Healthcare provides end-of-life care through hospice and palliative services in 15 states. Its offerings focus on relieving symptoms and stress for patients with terminal illnesses, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists. The product works through comprehensive, patient-centered services including pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and coordination of care with families, Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance reimbursements funding the services. The company differentiates itself by specializing in compassionate, tailored end-of-life care across multiple states with a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and excellence, rather than broad, generic medical services. Its goal is to provide high-quality, dignified comfort to patients and support for families, while maintaining financial stability and adapting to changes in the healthcare environment.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Miami, FL
Founded
1978

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