Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Hospice Unit FT Nights $10,000 Sign on Bonus
About The Position
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Inpatient Hospice Unit, working full-time night shifts. This role involves providing and directing nursing care for hospice patients, implementing total palliative care, and supporting the medical team's plan. The nurse will plan, organize, and direct hospice care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and families in their homes and communities. LVHN is a nationally recognized health network known for its commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. The organization has received numerous accolades, including being ranked among the 'Best Hospitals' by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, achieving Magnet(tm) status for nursing excellence, and receiving 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited Nursing program
- 1 year Nursing experience.
- Ability to build comprehensive reports and effectively convey information to others.
- Ability to deal with crisis situations and make independent judgments.
- Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of home care or hospice conditions.
- Ability to facilitate difficult and complex conversations related to end of life care.
- Knowledge of nursing care process, medication guidelines, and potential side effects.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
- 2 years Hospice nursing experience.
- Highly skilled in verbal and nonverbal communication related to end of life issues.
- CHPN-Certified Hospice-Palliative Nurse
- HPCC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Responsibilities
- Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote healthcare for a designated group of patients.
- Evaluates progress towards the attainment of goals and outcomes.
- Performs a comprehensive subjective and objective admission that entails an on-going assessment of physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters.
- Collaborates with other clinical team members in assessing and supporting psychosocial needs of the patient/family.
- Provides direct nursing care with special emphasis on control of pain and other symptoms of the hospice patient.
- Creates an environment of caring, welcoming, and nurturing for new employees.
- Supports the culture of safety and complies with the organization's established policies.
- Assesses people using a standardized questionnaire to gain pertinent details about their overall health, well-being, abilities, and living environment.
- Alleviates sudden symptoms of the disease’s end phase.
- Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning.
- Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and takes actions to proactively resolve patient needs.
- Participates in service recovery and the orientation of new staff.
- Retains responsibility and authority for determining appropriateness of plan and implements corrective actions when necessary.
- Provides support and comfort to patients and family members according to the patients individual needs.
Benefits
- $10,000 Sign on Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
