Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Admissions Nurse - Weekend $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse for weekend shifts. This role is responsible for determining the appropriate level of care and skilled need for services ordered, based on Conditions of Participation. The nurse will perform initial and follow-up assessments, complete data collection as per CMS regulation, and formulate individualized plans of care according to physician orders. The position involves delivering patient care based on the physician's medical plan of treatment in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, using a patient/family-centered approach. Patient and caregiver education on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, chronic disease management, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning is also a key component. The nurse will promote patient/caregiver autonomy and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.

Requirements

Specialized Diploma NLN approved/accredited nursing program
1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting
Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles
Ability to take initiative and function independently without direct supervision and as a member of the care team
Ability to travel to patient care assignments
Knowledge of Conditions of Participation
Knowledge of and skill in completing regulatory data set collection with a high level of accuracy
Ability to facilitate difficult and complex communication related to goals of care
Highly skilled in verbal and non-verbal communication
Exhibit excellent time management and organization skills
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Within 30 Days
RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or DL - Driver's License_NJ - State of New Jersey Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
1 year experience as a home health or hospice Registered Nurse
Knowledge and ability to navigate multiple computer applications and EMR platforms
AMB-BC- Ambulatory Care Nursing-Board Certified - American Nurses Credentialing Center within 3 Years or CHPN - Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse - Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association within 3 Years

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive subjective and objective initial and follow up assessments of patient's status that includes physical, psychological and environmental parameters.
Completes the data collection as per CMS regulation and initial assessment with a high level of accuracy that reflects quality outcomes measures.
Formulates an individualized plan of care according to physician orders and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team that incorporates the analysis of assessment data and current scientific findings.
Relays significant changes in patient status to the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in a time period consistent with patient needs.
Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician, interdisciplinary team, and protocols using a patient family centered approach.
Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, chronic disease management, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning.
Promotes patient/caregiver autonomy.
Evaluates effectiveness of teaching and modifies education based on patient needs and goals.
Collaborates with the physician and the interdisciplinary team.
Determines the appropriate level of care for the patient as well as skilled need for services ordered based on Conditions of Participation.
Relays significant changes in patient status to the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in a time period consistent with patient needs.