Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments to develop personalized palliative care plans for hospice patients. Provide professional nursing care and education to patients and families to maintain quality of life and comfort.
Requirements summary
Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Pennsylvania and a graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing. Requires at least one year of experience, a valid driver's license, and proficiency with EMR and computer technology.
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Job description
PRN Hospice RN
Previous Hospice Experience or Home Health Experience is Required
Day, Evening and Weekend Hours Available
Do you thrive in having meaningful one-on-one connections with patients?
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 Hospice Admissions 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
PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
Weekly mileage reimbursement
Flexible hours for day, evening or weekend shifts available
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
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.
Benefits
Flexible Hours
Continuing Education
Career Paths
Weekly Mileage Reimbursement
PayActiv On-Demand Pay
Above Standard Industry Pay
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.
Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
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.
