(Archived) RN Hospice Care - 7 on 7 off - Racine, WI

The On Call RN position is responsible for working together to meet the physical, medical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of hospice patients and families facing terminal illness and bereavement. The 24/7 Telephone Triage Nurses filter and triage all call. The on-Call nurse will ONLY SEE new admissions or anything that cannot be handle via telephone. They will receive their schedule and will be required to go to any of our locations to provide care for their patient. Responsibilities may include completing a RN admission, visiting a patient at an ALF, nursing home facility, home, hospital, or medical facility. The RN nurse will work directly with the patient. This position requires a medical license.

Benefits Include:

• Full Time- 7 ON - 7 OFF - Monday 5 PM to Monday 8 AM
• Salaried
• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Health (Including Dental & Vision), Life and Disability Insurance
• Roadside Assistance
• Designated Telephone Nurses 24/7 to assist in Triage
• 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Insurance
• Affinity Program

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 illness
• Passion: The opportunity to work with people who share your deep caring for the work you do
• People: A commitment to focus on employees, the heartbeat of VITAS, and to provide resources that complement their daily work
• Possibilities: A caring culture that supports professional growth in an environment equipped with technology and protocols that ensure a safe and productive work experience
• Presence: Accessible, approachable, and authentic leaders who have a desire to listen and learn from their employees