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Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) — VITAS Healthcare | Nursing Mastery

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Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026

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The Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) supports VITAS Healthcare's growing palliative care program within the assigned service area. The selected candidate will become an integral part of a comprehensive Palliative Care Team focused on providing individualized, coordinated care to patients and families residing in the community. Coordinates care for assigned patients and provides expert, individualized support to patients and families. Completes initial and on-going comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessment of the patient and family to identify needs and areas for intervention. Ensures appropriate referrals to specialists when indicated and support adherence to treatment plan. Assists patients in accessing appropriate services and resources in the community. Educates patient and family to enhance understanding of disease processes and plan of care. Provides emotional support and counseling to patients and their families. Evaluates the patient's physical and emotional recovery after treatment.

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Empowers patients to take control of their health care by encouraging appropriate goal-setting and discussions about advance care planning. Builds relationships with other clinicians involved in the patients' care. Partners with healthcare team to manage transitions of care between hospital, primary and specialty care. Facilitates proactive discharge planning or follow-up to promote better outcomes.

Skills for this role

comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessmentcare coordinationpatient and family educationemotional support and counselingadvance care planningtransitions of care managementdischarge planning

Requirements

Minimum 2 years experience as Registered Nurse
1-2 years of nursing experience in a community-based setting such as home health rehabilitation hospice or palliative care preferred
Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept
Experience in patient education planning and management desired
Exceptional communication and customer service skills
Reliable transportation current state driver's license and automobile insurance
Bilingual a plus
Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with company match

About the employer

VITAS Healthcare

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VITAS Healthcare is a hospice care provider operating in Schertz, Texas, specializing in comfort-focused, palliative end-of-life care rather than curative treatment. Nurses in this organization provide care to hospice patients in a variety of settings, including private residences, assisted living…

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