WHO WE ARE
We are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference.
We are VITAS.
WHAT YOU LL DO
As a home care RN, you will do the critically important job of ensuring hospice patients are comfortable, while forging compassionate, meaningful connections. This is important work that comes with huge responsibility. Patients and families trust VITAS RNs to guide them through one of life s most difficult experiences, and honoring that trust will be your highest priority
You will be a respected member of our team, both as a caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative rather than curative nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care.
WHERE YOU LL WORK
Each day is different for our home care RNs. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients in their home, ALF, nursing home facility, hospital or medical facility, adjusting your schedule based on their needs. The total amount of visits may vary per day but on average it is 4 to 6.
About once a week you'll come to the office to meet with the rest of your interdisciplinary team: the social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses who work together to provide whole-person support for the patients and families we serve.
Monday- Friday8am- 5pm Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.70/ MileBenefits: Yes, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, PTOWHAT S EXPECTED FROM YOU
A VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license and the qualifications described below, you will embody compassion, empathy, and dedication. You will keep patients at the center of your practice, doing your best each day in service of our mission: Meeting people with comfort and dignity at the end of their life s journey.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RN
Currently licensed to practice nursing in Texas where the VITAS program is located.A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health or hospital settingEquivalent experience or licensure may be consideredJOB REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers.Registered Nurse, RN, has telephone available (cellular or land line) Read LessPalliative Care Nurse (RN)
The registered nurse is a member of the core interdisciplinary group whose primary function is to assess physical, medical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of the seriously ill patient and family. The registered nurse is designated to provide coordination of care, ensure continuous assessment of each patient s and family s needs, and to work with the interdisciplinary group to implement the plan of care.
- Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
- Face to Face visits Inpatient Palliative Care Consults at Sentara Hospital- some community visits as needed
- Mileage Reimbursement $0.70 per mile and free roadside assistance
Job Duties
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute care setting, preferred.1-2 years Case Management experience in a community setting preferred (home health, rehab, hospice, etc.) experience preferred. Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept.Experience in patient education, planning, and management desired.Exceptional communication and customer service skills.Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions. Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated system as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word.
Education:
Bachelor s degree. Master level degree or higher preferred.
Certification & Licensure:
Current and Valid License in the state position is based.CPR, BLS/ACLS Certification.CHPN certification preferred.Reliable transportation, current state driver s license and automobile insurance.
Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
VITAS Healthcare is the nation s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.
All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard find your purpose at VITAS today.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.
Choose a Career with VITAS
Read LessThe Medical director of VITAS fulfills two primary functions, each of which is expected to consume approximately one half of the time and work effort of the position:
The Medical director has overall responsibility for medical direction of the care and treatment of patients and their families rendered by the hospice care team, and shall consult and cooperate with the patient's attending physician. The medical director provides physician direction and guidance to the hospice program, its physician employees, and other staff and volunteers to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for patients and families.The Medical director educates practicing physicians and others engaged in health care services regarding the hospice program and its potential benefits to patients.In fulfilling the two primary functions explained above, the Medical director performs the following duties:
Quality of Clinical CareAssure appropriate evaluation and certification of terminal prognosis of patients.Assure the quality of initial plans of care.Assure the quality of comprehensive plans of care.Assure the accuracy of documentation.Review revocations.Review recertifications of terminal prognosis.Review the quality of pain and symptom management.Provide medical expertise on pain and symptom management to admission and patient care staff.Provide medical expertise on the evaluation of terminal prognosis to admission and patient care staff.Actively participate in formal QI functions and committees.Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Group.Actively participate in Ethics Committee.Interact with attending physicians as necessary regarding pain and symptom manage ment issues and issues involving patient prognosisPeriodically attend home care team meetings and rounds in inpatient units.Supervision of team physicians (home care and inpatient)Interview and participate in the hiring and contracting of team physicians with the general manager, patient care administrator and/or team manager.Orient team physicians as to clinical responsibilities and the principles of palliative medicine.Periodically review the quality of clinical care provided by the team physician.Periodically review the quality of the quality of the documentation of visits made by the team physician.Assure that documentation of visits supports the CPT coded level of service billed.Ensure proper team physician participation and support in team meetings.Ensure proper team physician support to the VITAS nurse, team manager, and other clinical team members.Participate with the team manager in the yearly formal evaluation of the team physician.Ensure that a physician on-call rotation is established so that there is team physician support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.ManagementParticipate as an active member of the local/regional management team (includes budget process, strategic planning, etc.)Actively participate in responding to audits and denials from third party insurance and intermediaries (i.e. Medicare)Ensure that all contracted physicians (team physicians and consulting physicians) are properly credentialed via the VITAS Credentialing process.Serve on the VITAS Credentialing Committee.In Wisconsin the medical director also supervises the following functions of the consultant pharmacist:Ensure medications are utilized within accepted standards of practice.Ensure a system is developed and maintained that documents the disposal of controlled drugs.Community RelationsEducate community physicians on the principles of palliative medicine.Provide resource and consultative support to community physicians in palliative medicine.Attend and present at medical staff and other medical community conferences on palliative medicine.Serve as liaison between the hospice and community physicians.Make regular contacts with practicing physicians to introduce the hospice program, to educate physicians regarding individuals for whom hospice may be appropriate, and to answer clinical and other concerns of physicians with respect to hospice.Assist in introducing the VITAS program to long term care providers, managed care providers, hospitals, and others.Conduct educational seminars, in services, and presentations to physicians, nurses, and other health care audiences whose support for and understanding of the hospice program is integral to assuring that hospice services are made accessible to patients and families.Education and ResearchJob Description
A program senior leadership role responsible for the Admissions Department s leadership, strategy, customers, analysis and knowledge management, workforce, operations and results.
Serves as an Admissions standard, policies, procedures, and industry subject-matter expert and resource.
Position structure
Reports to and managed by the Program s GMLeadership
Develop nurse, liaison, program scheduler, and other admissions staff leadership skills through utilization of Admissions Training, coaching, mentoring, and modeling in remote and face-to-face interactions on weekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and as-neededCollaborate with National, Division, Region, and Program leadership to successfully improve program performance, quality, and growth Responsible for program s successful rollout and sustainability of national, divisional, and regional initiatives within their programLead by example through field coaching, account development, and community activities Created a positive culture of growth and developmentStrategy
Ensure Admissions Department has active and an actionable strategic plan documented in the system Ensure program Admission Department actively collaborates with other program departments in development of strategies to ensure alignmentCustomer Service
Develop a customer-service oriented Admissions Department by identifying and responding to the customer s needs and wants by recognizing the customer is the center of VITAS businessReview and provide guidance on program-related customer complaints.Support and develop quality improvement initiatives based on internal and external survey results and time in fieldMAKM (Measurement, Analysis, and Knowledge Management)
Admissions-focused process improvement project management for the programAdmissions Performance KPI (Can change based on national direction): Length of Intake/Same Day AdmitSpeed to Referral/AppointmentTraining Completion/Competency Program Scheduler Performance/Quality Exceed operating budget targetsWorkforce
Program oversight and ensured adherence to standards and performance in the areas of: Training: Field Coaching, manage completion of required and ad hoc trainings, analyze need based on utilization of data tools, complete ongoing professional development, and is capable of group presentations (internal and external)Staffing: Demand-based scheduling, productivity management, account development during working hours, and schedule creationRecruitment: Monitor and manage initiatives, regular evaluation of FTE efficiently and with efficacy, ensure timely posting and hiringRetention: develop, implement, and monitor retention initiatives, provide ongoing staff support, provided regular feedback through field coaching as part of required time in field, and implement company retention activities per standardOperations
Compliance with AM required duties as here and within training materialsAudits: Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annualMonthly program, region, division and national meetings Budget and operation expense and performance managementResults
Support a collaborative approach in achieving program, region, division and national Admissions related goals, KPIs and metrics.Experience:
5+ years nursing preferred 3+ years in a leadership/management role preferred Hospice admissions experience preferredAbility to work on various assignments simultaneouslyKnowledge of industry policies and practicesAbility to motivate and develop othersAbility to communicate tactfully, both verbally and in writing, with program leadership, patients, families, managers, coworkers, and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutionsProficient with technology with ability to adapt to new products and comfortable learning new technologies (i.e. Excel, MS Teams, OneNote, SharePoint, PowerBI, SharePoint, etc.)Demonstrates experiences of developing strategies and solutions to improve Admissions performanceAbility to assimilate and analyze large amount of data/information to uncover business, quality and training needs within a data set
EDUCATION
Requires completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. State licensure is also required.Certification & Licensure:
Current RN/NP licensePhysical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Benefits Include
Competitive compensationHealth, dental, vision, life and disability insurancePre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsLife insurance401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company matchCancer and/or critical illness benefitTuition ReimbursementPaid Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramLegal InsuranceRoadside AssistanceRead Less
Benefits Include:
Full Time- M-F 8-5 in Office- In the field with team 4/6 times per monthSalaried Competitive compensationGenerous PTOTuition ReimbursementMileage ReimbursementHealth (Including Dental & Vision), Life and Disability InsuranceRoadside Assistance401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company matchPre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsCancer and/or critical illness benefitEmployee Assistance ProgramLegal InsuranceBehind every patient success story at VITAS every last wish fulfilled, every loving memory made is a team of compassionate, expert professionals doing their best to make a difference.
To attract and retain the nation s top talent, VITAS demonstrates what employees can expect from a career with the nation s leading provider of end-of-life care. We call it the VITAS Employee Promise.
Our video about the Employee Promise features our staff, whose firsthand experience offers useful insight into the five key areas that define VITAS culture:
Purpose: A mission-driven and fulfilling career caring for patients with advanced illnessPassion: The opportunity to work with people who share your deep caring for the work you doPeople: A commitment to focus on employees, the heartbeat of VITAS, and to provide resources that complement their daily workPossibilities: A caring culture that supports professional growth in an environment equipped with technology and protocols that ensure a safe and productive work experiencePresence: Accessible, approachable, and authentic leaders who have a desire to listen and learn from their employees Read LessBenefits Include:
Full Time- M-F 8-5 in Office- In the field with team 4/6 times per monthSalaried Competitive compensationGenerous PTOTuition ReimbursementMileage ReimbursementHealth (Including Dental & Vision), Life and Disability InsuranceRoadside Assistance401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company matchPre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsCancer and/or critical illness benefitEmployee Assistance ProgramLegal InsuranceBehind every patient success story at VITAS every last wish fulfilled, every loving memory made is a team of compassionate, expert professionals doing their best to make a difference.
To attract and retain the nation s top talent, VITAS demonstrates what employees can expect from a career with the nation s leading provider of end-of-life care. We call it the VITAS Employee Promise.
Our video about the Employee Promise features our staff, whose firsthand experience offers useful insight into the five key areas that define VITAS culture:
Purpose: A mission-driven and fulfilling career caring for patients with advanced illnessPassion: The opportunity to work with people who share your deep caring for the work you doPeople: A commitment to focus on employees, the heartbeat of VITAS, and to provide resources that complement their daily workPossibilities: A caring culture that supports professional growth in an environment equipped with technology and protocols that ensure a safe and productive work experiencePresence: Accessible, approachable, and authentic leaders who have a desire to listen and learn from their employees Read LessBenefits Include:
Full Time- M-F 8-5 in Office- In the field with team 4/6 times per monthSalaried Competitive compensationGenerous PTOTuition ReimbursementMileage ReimbursementHealth (Including Dental & Vision), Life and Disability InsuranceRoadside Assistance401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company matchPre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsCancer and/or critical illness benefitEmployee Assistance ProgramLegal InsuranceAffinity Program QUALIFICATIONS Reliable transportation with appropriate license and insurance coverage for driver and passengers.Private telephone in home.Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical and nursing care, with at least a working knowledge of oncologic nursing and palliative care.Basic understanding of the interpersonal dynamics operative within the working relationships of an interdisciplinary health care team, and knowledge of the process of dying and bereavement.Working knowledge of VITAS information system (Vx) and the ability to utilize management reports.Two years successful supervisory experience or equivalent in a health care organization. EDUCATION Bachelor's degree preferred.Current and valid R.N. License to practice in the state where the VITAS program is located.Behind every patient success story at VITAS every last wish fulfilled, every loving memory made is a team of compassionate, expert professionals doing their best to make a difference.
To attract and retain the nation s top talent, VITAS demonstrates what employees can expect from a career with the nation s leading provider of end-of-life care. We call it the VITAS Employee Promise.
Our video about the Employee Promise features our staff, whose firsthand experience offers useful insight into the five key areas that define VITAS culture:
Purpose: A mission-driven and fulfilling career caring for patients with advanced illnessPassion: The opportunity to work with people who share your deep caring for the work you doPeople: A commitment to focus on employees, the heartbeat of VITAS, and to provide resources that complement their daily workPossibilities: A caring culture that supports professional growth in an environment equipped with technology and protocols that ensure a safe and productive work experiencePresence: Accessible, approachable, and authentic leaders who have a desire to listen and learn from their employees Read Less