Hospice Admissions RN
About The Position
Residential Home Health and Hospice is hiring an Admission Registered Nurse (RN) to provide end-of-life care to patients in their homes in the Carlisle, Pennsylvania area. The role focuses on compassionate, patient-centered care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, supporting comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The position offers a $10,000 first-year success bonus for accomplishing key achievements during the first year. The nurse conducts hospice admission assessments, including clinical evaluations and medication reconciliation, and develops individualized plans of care aligned with physician orders. The nurse guides patients and families through hospice admission, explains the hospice philosophy, and helps them feel informed and supported through the transition to end-of-life care. The role requires independent field work, timely admissions, accurate and compliant electronic medical record documentation, and travel to patients’ homes within the assigned territory. A dedicated field education team, supportive leadership, and a collaborative culture are provided.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where the employee works.
- Two years of RN experience and the clinical expertise to deliver quality patient care.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to spend approximately 20% of the workday driving to and from patient locations.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care to patients in their homes.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
- Conduct comprehensive hospice admission assessments, including clinical evaluations and medication reconciliation.
- Develop individualized plans of care aligned with physician orders.
- Educate and guide patients and families through the hospice admission process and explain the hospice philosophy.
- Use clinical judgment and critical thinking to facilitate timely admissions and address immediate needs.
- Complete accurate, thorough, and compliant EMR documentation.
- Initiate evaluations to other disciplines when indicated.
- Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.
Benefits
- $10,000 first-year success bonus for accomplishing key achievements during the first year.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Fleet vehicle program.
- Generous paid time off.
- Pension and 401(k).
- Paid parental leave.
- Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through a Purdue University partnership.
- Field education team support from Day 1.
- Leadership mentorship and support.
- Collaborative culture where employee impact and feedback are recognized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
