Registered Nurse Family Hospice

UPMC • Altoona, PA

2h

About The Position

UPMC Family Hospice and Palliative Care is hiring a registered nurse to serve patients in Altoona and the surrounding area. The RN provides direct, one-on-one care to patients in their homes, assisted living or personal care facilities, and long-term care facilities, working with physicians, social workers, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to support patients and families.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday on a daylight shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rotations for on-call, holiday, and weekend coverage. The nurse coordinates and delivers patient care, collaborates on plans of care, teaches patients and families, supervises nursing personnel as needed, and documents care in an electronic system. Final title and pay are determined by education, experience, and certifications.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state where the facility is located, or a qualifying multistate license under a licensure compact agreement.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR, with CPR training meeting AHA standards that include didactic instruction and a skills demonstration, required within 30 days of hire.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
• Automotive insurance.
• Driver's license.
• Act 33 with renewal, Act 34, and OAPSA clearances.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, providers, support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
• Ability to work productively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and handle specialized equipment.
• Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Critical thinking skills needed to apply and lead others in applying the nursing process.
• Mobility and visual-manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Successful completion of Home Health/Hospice Orientation upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Zero to two years of experience preferred.
• Six months of nursing experience in an acute care or skilled care facility, home health, or hospice care preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate case management activities within an interdisciplinary health care team to ensure appropriate delivery of services.
• Complete initial and comprehensive patient assessments.
• Initiate and maintain communication with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members, including evaluating patients and providing patient- and family-centered health teaching.
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and adjust the nursing care process as needed.
• Establish plans of care in collaboration with the physician, patient, and interdisciplinary team in accordance with physician orders and patient needs.
• Assign other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate to support delivery of services in the plan of care.
• Supervise and teach other nursing personnel, including LPNs and home health aides, as needed.
• Attend and participate in case conferences, team meetings, and other work-related meetings.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including visit assessments, plans of treatment, and verbal orders, in the electronic documentation system and transmit information the same day.
• Exercise independent judgment regarding emergent and non-emergent patient care needs and communicate with the physician.
• Identify, investigate, and recommend solutions to organizational issues.
• Identify, develop, and participate in process-improvement opportunities to enhance service quality.
• Participate in weekend and on-call coverage rotations in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of UPMC standards of care and proficiency in all aspects of patient care, including complex or specialized care.
• Attend compliance training and follow organizational standards of conduct, policies, and procedures.
• Provide customer-focused care to support optimal patient satisfaction.
• Use feedback and self-identified development needs to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Recognize limitations and request assistance or direction to meet performance goals.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan.

Benefits

• Career ladder designed for professional development.
• Nursing leadership opportunities.
• Flexible shift options, including a dedicated weekend program with premium rates and benefits.
• UPMC benefits package supporting physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted RN-to-BSN programs.
• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate.

What This Job Offers

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