Hospice RN
About The Position
Lifesong Hospice, a subsidiary of Country Meadows Retirement Communities, is hiring a full-time Hospice RN to serve patients in the York area. The salaried position starts at $90,000, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience. The role provides hospice nursing care to patients in their homes, with a focus on meaningful one-on-one connections, symptom management, comfort, and quality of life. Nurses work with relatively small caseloads and have access to a support team and on-call staff. Hospice or home care experience is preferred. Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care personalizes hospice care plans around clients’ preferences and needs, supporting them as they transition toward comfort. The organization seeks to celebrate the meaning of each client’s life and honor their unique legacy.
Requirements
- Current Pennsylvania RN licensure to practice professional nursing.
- Graduate of a National League for Nursing-accredited school of nursing.
- At least one year of experience.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and handle pressure and delicate situations.
- A state driver’s license in good standing and an automobile maintained in good working order.
- High proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, cellular technology, and EMR.
- Ability to perform the physical tasks needed for the role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in palliative care, geriatric care, or hospice nursing.
- Hospice or home care experience.
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 incorporating palliative nursing actions.
- Counsel patients and families regarding nursing and related needs.
- Provide healthcare instructions to patients as appropriate based on assessments and care plans.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and support their efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care.
- Communicate with community health-related persons to coordinate care plans.
- Teach patients and family members 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.
Benefits
- Highmark Blue Shield medical coverage.
- Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- PayActiv on-demand pay.
- Up to 23 days of paid time off in the first year, including a birthday and Personal Day of Meaning, with the 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 employees and their families.
- 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
Education Level
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