Palliative Care Nurse (RN)- Woodbridge, VA
Company: Vitas Healthcare
Location: Woodbridge
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Palliative 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 Provides expert, individualized coordination
of care 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, including physician visits for
evaluation and on-going management. Assists patients in accessing
appropriate services and resources in the community to improve
their overall health and well-being. Educates patient and family to
enhance understanding of disease processes and plan of care,
including discussion of treatment options to ensure informed
decision making. Provides emotional support and counseling to
patients and their families to improve transitions, adjustment to
illness and adherence to treatment plan. Evaluates the patient’s
physical and emotional recovery after treatment utilizing
appropriate resources as needed. Empowers patients to take control
of their health care by encouraging appropriate goal-setting and
discussions about advance care planning/development of advance
directives. Builds relationships with other clinicians involved in
the patients’ care. Attend and participate in internal VITAS
Palliative Care’s team meetings. Promotes patient-centered approach
to 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, decreased length of stay and reduced readmission rates.
Protects patient rights to privacy and safeguard confidentiality
when releasing patient information. Utilize a customer service
approach in all interactions with VITAS customers. Adhere to the
practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and
the organization. Participate in on-call rotation as needed.
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. SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES EOE/AA M/F/D/V About Us 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
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