Hospice RN Part-Time

Lutheran Social Ministries Of New Jersey • Gettysburg, PA

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About The Position

Journey Hospice has a rewarding and fulfilling position for a part-time RN Case Manager for our Hospice Program serving Adams, Franklin and York Counties in PA. This position offers competitive pay! The Hospice RN will oversee primary caseload of Hospice patients and provides skilled professional nursing care to them, their families and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, accrediting body standards and agency policies and procedures. Provides the initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment and identification of problems of each patient; reassessment of nursing needs and collaborates to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care. Implements the plan of care and reevaluates and revises the plan of care relative to the patient's nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive and responsive goals and interventions. Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient's needs, including other related problems of the patient at home. Works closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met. Provides supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• PA RN Licensure by the PA State Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with PA state requirements.
• Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and is able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers and all others.
• Must be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members and reflect concern for the well being of patients and employees.
• Interacts with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of LSMNJ.
• Minimum of one (1) year general nursing preferred with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.
• Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.

Responsibilities

• oversee primary caseload of Hospice patients
• provides skilled professional nursing care to them, their families and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, accrediting body standards and agency policies and procedures
• Provides the initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment and identification of problems of each patient
• reassessment of nursing needs and collaborates to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care
• Implements the plan of care and reevaluates and revises the plan of care relative to the patient's nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive and responsive goals and interventions
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient's needs, including other related problems of the patient at home
• Works closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met
• Provides supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees