Hospice RN

Day Shift Hospice RN PositionLifesong Hospice is a subsidiary of Country Meadows Retirement Communities. Lifesong is now hiring a Full-time Hospice RN to join our dynamic team!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 tomorrowUp to 23 days paid time off your first year, including your birthday and Personal Day of Meaning and opportunity to roll over unused timeWeekly mileage reimbursementHospice certification incentive program-earn $2,000 more a yearComprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medicalExcellent vision and dental401(k) retirement plan with company matchSupplemental life insuranceCompany-paid short-term disabilitySupplemental short- and long-term disability plansFamily and medical leavePaid bereavement and jury duty leaveWellness reimbursement incentivesOur support for you:Locally and family-owned, private companyPatient-engagement focus with caseloads fewer than 1824/7 direct access to your support teamOn-staff clinical experts to train, mentor and celebrate youCareer paths and continuing educationDedicated full-time weekend and evening on-call teamEmployee assistance program for you and your familyCo-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)Helping Hand interest-free loansBenefits 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.EOE