Hospice Resource Nurse, RN M-F 3p-11p

Suncrest Health Services • Pittsburgh, PA

8d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Resource Nurse (RN) provides care and services to a group of hospice patients, visiting them where they reside, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. The role contributes to the interdisciplinary team by providing expertise in psychosocial assessments, interventions, and community resources. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; the shift is negotiable within reason.

Suncrest Hospice describes its goal as changing expectations for hospice care by providing exceptional care and service, increasing staff-to-patient ratios and clinical visits, and lowering clinician caseloads. The organization is CHAP-certified.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing in the state or states of practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis.
• Time-management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings, and urgent needs.
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Willingness to drive, with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Understanding of hospice rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services for a group of patients.
• Visit patients in their residences, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary team with expertise regarding psychosocial assessments, interventions, and community resources.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Manage visits, documentation, and meetings; attend required meetings and respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns.
• Communicate by phone, email, and in writing, and meet with healthcare professionals.
• Travel across the service area to visit patients.

Benefits

• Competitive pay; salary range $75,000–$85,000, based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment.
• Work/life balance.
• A culture emphasizing appreciation and valuing team members.
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades.

What This Job Offers

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