Hospice On-Call RN
About The Position
Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care, a subsidiary of Country Meadows Retirement Communities, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide hospice care in patients’ homes in the Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and Reading area. The role follows a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule, with on-call hours from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Prior hospice experience is required. The RN uses clinical judgment and compassion to manage patients’ symptoms and support their comfort and quality of life, while helping patients and families find peace of mind. The nurse has direct access to the organization’s support team and on-call staff. Lifesong describes its approach as personalizing hospice care plans around clients’ preferences and needs, helping them transition as comfortably as possible, and honoring the meaning and legacy of each person’s life.
Requirements
- Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure.
- Graduate of a National League for Nursing-accredited school of nursing.
- At least one year of experience; prior hospice experience is required by the posting.
- Self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and handle pressure and delicate situations.
- Valid state driver’s license in good standing and an automobile maintained in good working order.
- High proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, cellular technology, and electronic medical records.
- Ability to perform the physical tasks required for the role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in palliative care, geriatric care, or hospice nursing is listed as preferred in the qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
- Provide professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
- Develop care plans with goals based on nursing diagnoses and palliative nursing actions.
- Counsel patients and families on nursing and related needs.
- Provide healthcare instructions to patients as appropriate to the assessment and plan.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and support their self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care.
- Communicate with community health-related persons to coordinate care plans.
- Teach patients and families or caregivers self-care techniques as appropriate.
- Report schedule and rescheduled assignments, late arrivals, no-shows, and outstanding follow-up appointments to the Team Director/Director of Clinical Operations.
- Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Benefits
- Above-standard industry pay and competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits, including Highmark Blue Shield medical coverage.
- Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- PayActiv on-demand pay.
- Up to 23 days of paid time off during the first year, including a birthday and Personal Day of Meaning, with an opportunity to roll over unused time.
- Weekly mileage reimbursement.
- Hospice certification incentive program offering an additional $2,000 per year.
- Vision and dental coverage.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans.
- Family and medical leave.
- Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
- Wellness reimbursement incentives.
- Career paths and continuing education.
- Employee assistance program for the employee and family.
- Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
- Interest-free Helping Hand loans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
