Registered Nurse RN - Hospice
About The Position
The Registered Nurse will join the VNA Home Health team and provide skilled nursing care and management to hospice patients who are terminally ill or have a life-threatening disease. The role serves Butler County, with independent home visits in the territory. The nurse supervises aides and Hospice Patient/Family Support Volunteers, and provides clinical supervision and guidance to LPNs. The position reports admissions and changes in patient condition to the Patient Care Coordinator and implements plan-of-care changes as discussed. It also provides timely patient and family education and support based on diagnosis and expected outcomes. The nurse identifies needs for other internal and external services, makes referrals, coordinates overall patient care, and participates in quality assessment and improvement activities. The role supports team members and organizational activities and processes. The position is based in Butler, Pennsylvania, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rotating on-call. Starting pay is $35 per hour, and a $6,000 sign-on bonus is paid throughout the first year of employment.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license; must be able to independently visit patients in their homes.
- Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in hospital medical/surgical nursing, public health nursing, or related experience is preferred.
- Prior home health care, hospice, psychiatric, and/or mental health nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care and management to patients who are terminally ill or have a life-threatening disease.
- Supervise aides and Hospice Patient/Family Support Volunteers.
- Actively supervise LPNs in matters related to patient care and provide professional guidance supporting their clinical growth and excellence.
- Report admission information and changes in patient condition to the Patient Care Coordinator and implement discussed changes to the plan of care.
- Provide timely patient and family education and support based on diagnosis and expected outcomes.
- Identify needs for other internal and external patient care services, make appropriate referrals, and coordinate overall care.
- Participate in quality assessment and improvement activities.
- Support team members and organizational activities and processes.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and hiring incentives, including a $6,000 sign-on bonus paid throughout the first year of employment.
- Generous paid time off, bereavement leave, and paid holidays.
- ICHRA health benefits solution with flexibility and customization in medical plan options.
- Dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability plans.
- Voluntary benefits available at group rates, including short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance, and additional life insurance options.
- Employer-sponsored child care benefits.
- Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan.
- Flexible Spending Account availability, depending on the individual health plan selected.
- Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, and programs.
- Tuition reimbursement and mileage reimbursement for eligible employees.
- Career coaching, training, internships, and a recognition program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
