Hospice Registered Nurse, RN - Flex/Per Diem/PRN

Gentiva Hospice•Camp Hill, PA

About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) provides personalized hospice and palliative nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and supports their families in the home or an institutional setting. The RN serves as a primary contact for patients and families, delivers and documents skilled nursing care according to individualized plans of care, assesses patient needs and condition, and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team. The role includes patient and caregiver education, symptom and pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and assistance navigating hospice services and end-of-life care. The RN develops and updates care plans, communicates changes in patient condition to appropriate providers, maintains accurate clinical records, and follows infection-control, regulatory, and organizational standards. The position also participates in on-call and patient-support activities as applicable and contributes to care continuity, quality improvement, and team collaboration.

Requirements

Registered Nurse education and qualification.
At least one year of RN experience in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health; school internships and clinical hours may be considered in individual cases.
Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment.
CPR certification.
Current automobile insurance and a valid driver's license.
Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families, hospice, hospice disciplines, community resources, and general nursing practice.
Strong patient assessment, oral and written communication, documentation, and program-management skills.
Knowledge of managed care principles and regulatory guidelines, including Medicare, Medicaid, and ACHC.
Ability to operate nursing assessment tools, computers, fax machines, copiers, and a cell phone or beeper.
Must have and maintain transportation for work.
Ability to provide tactful, sensitive support to patients and families facing terminal illness and end-of-life issues.
Ability to adapt to changing tasks while maintaining efficiency and composure, communicate effectively with people of varied socioeconomic backgrounds, and work cooperatively with coworkers and the hospice team.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or palliative care experience.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments and reassessments, including in-person and telephonic assessments or screenings.
Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management in accordance with patient goals of care.
Develop and update individualized plans of care, including visit frequency and identification of patient risks.
Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team members and consult with physicians and nurse practitioners.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about disease processes, self-care, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition, and dietary needs.
Communicate changes in condition and signs or symptoms of decline to the appropriate provider.
Support continuity of care, appropriate referrals, and transitions between levels of care.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
Maintain effective working relationships with the interdisciplinary group and involve the team when needed to achieve care-plan goals.
Participate in on-call and patient-support activities as applicable, providing clinically competent and responsive service.
Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones, including education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.
Teach caregivers to safely and confidently care for patients at home.
Follow infection-control, compliance, regulatory, and organizational policy standards.
Support quality-improvement and scheduling initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
401(k) with company match.
Career advancement opportunities.
National and local recognition programs.
Teammate Assistance Fund.
For full-time associates: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
For full-time associates: mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
For full-time associates: generous paid time off and seven paid holidays.
For full-time associates: wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care.
For full-time associates: education support and tuition assistance, including ASN to BSN and BSN to MSN.
For full-time associates: free continuing education units (CEUs).
For full-time associates: company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
For full-time associates: voluntary pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care benefits.