PRN Hospice Admissions RN

Lifesong Hospice•Upper Macungie Township, PA

3d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous Hospice Experience or Home Health Experience is Required
experience in the area of palliative care, geriatric care, or hospice nursing preferred.

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.
Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.