Hospice Admissions RN

Graham Healthcare Group • Scranton, PA

9d • Onsite

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 Scranton, Pennsylvania area. The position involves independent field work supported by an interdisciplinary team, field education, and leadership. It is eligible for a $10,000 first-year success bonus tied to key achievements during the first year.

The RN conducts hospice admission assessments, coordinates individualized care, and guides patients and families through the transition to hospice. The role requires travel to patient homes within an assigned territory and approximately 20% of the workday driving to and from patient locations.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where the employee works.
• Two years of RN experience and 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.
• Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered hospice care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team focused on 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, explaining expectations and the hospice philosophy and supporting their transition to end-of-life care.
• Use clinical judgment and critical thinking to facilitate timely admissions and address immediate needs.
• Ensure accurate, thorough, and compliant EMR documentation.
• Initiate evaluations by other disciplines when indicated.
• Work independently and travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.

Benefits

• $10,000 first-year success bonus tied to achievement of key milestones.
• 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 supporting employees from Day 1.
• Leadership mentorship and support.
• Collaborative culture where employee impact is recognized and feedback contributes to improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed