- Day Shift Hospice RN Position
- Salaried position starts at 90K with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
- Service Area is in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and Wyomissing
- Hospice or Home Care Experience Preferred
Do you thrive in having meaningful one-on-one connections with patients with smaller caseloads to do so? Do you prefer the autonomy in flexing your nursing skills but want access to a full support team when you need it? We value that, too, and offer it! Join our team as a RN and connect with our clients in the comfort of their home. Your critical thinking skills and compassion will help manage their symptoms and maintain a quality of life for better peace of mind for them and their families. You'll have direct access to our support team and an on-call staff whenever you need it so you can focus on doing what you do best:
Making a DifferenceOur investment in you: - Above standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k)
- PayActiv On-Demand Pay - Work today, get paid tomorrow
- Up to 23 days paid time off your first year, including your birthday and Personal Day of Meaning and opportunity to roll over unused time
- Weekly mileage reimbursement
- Hospice certification incentive program-earn $2,000 more a year
- Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
- Excellent vision and dental
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Supplemental life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
- Family and medical leave
- Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
- Wellness reimbursement incentives
Our support for you:- Locally and family-owned, private company
- Patient-engagement focus with caseloads fewer than 18
- 24/7 direct access to your support team
- On-staff clinical experts to train, mentor and celebrate you
- Career paths and continuing education
- Dedicated full-time weekend and evening on-call team
- Employee assistance program for you and your family
- Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
- Helping Hand interest-free loans
Benefits may vary based on employment status.
Hospice RN Responsibilities:- Completes initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
- Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
- Develops a care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Provides healthcare instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
- Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care.
- Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
- Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques, as appropriate.
- Reports the status of schedule and rescheduled assignments, late arrivals, no-shows, and outstanding follow-up appointments to the Team Director/Director of Clinical Operations.
Hospice RN Qualifications:- Registered nurse RN with current licensure to practice professional nursing in Pennsylvania.
- Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
- Minimum one year of experience; experience in the area of palliative care, geriatric care, or hospice nursing preferred.
- Self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and handle pressure and delicate situations.
- A state driver's license in good standing, and maintain an automobile in good working order.
- High proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, cellular technology, and EMR required.
- Able to perform the physical tasks that are needed in this role.
Benefits may vary based on employment status.
