Registered nurse (RN) with current Pennsylvania licensure.
Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
Minimum one year of nursing experience, preferably in palliative or hospice care.
Self-directed with the ability to work independently.
Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage pressure.
Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, cellular technology, and EMR.
Responsibilities
Complete comprehensive assessments of patients and families to identify hospice needs.
Provide nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
Develop care plans with goals based on nursing diagnoses and palliative actions.
Counsel patients and families on nursing and related needs.
Provide healthcare instructions based on assessments and care plans.
Assist patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and self-sufficiency.
Coordinate care plans with community health professionals.
Benefits
Above-standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield.
PayActiv On-Demand Pay for immediate access to earned wages.
Up to 23 days of paid time off in the first year, including a Personal Day of Meaning.
Weekly mileage reimbursement for travel.
Incentive program for hospice certification, earning an additional $2,000 annually.
Excellent vision and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Company-paid short-term disability and supplemental plans available.
Employee assistance program for staff and families.
Interest-free loans through the Helping Hand program.
Full Job Description
Day Shift Hospice RN Position
Salaried position starts at 90K with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
York County Service Area
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 Difference
Our 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.
About Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care:Lifesong co-workers connect with our clients in the comfort of their home by personalizing hospice care plans tailored to their preferences and needs and helping them transition to be as comfortable as possible. We seek to celebrate the meaning of their lives and ensure their unique legacy is honored. We want to inspire our caregivers to create harmony for each unique life story-their Lifesong.
