RN - Crisis Care

Traditional Home Health and Hospice•Dunmore, PA

About The Position

Traditional Home Health Care is hiring an RN/LPN Crisis Care Nurse for its Hospice Division. This per-diem role provides after-hours phone triage and as-needed home visits for hospice patients. Shifts are usually eight hours, with options of 8 AM–4 PM, 4 PM–12 AM, or 12 AM–8 AM. The schedule is flexible, and staff may work when available. The nurse supports patients and caregivers, helping preserve quality of life and providing emotional support and practical guidance to families caring for a dying loved one. The role works within an interdisciplinary setting and requires an understanding of hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying. Traditional Home Health Care is locally owned and operated and provides orientation and field training.

Requirements

Current Pennsylvania RN or LPN license.
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
Understanding of hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying.
Demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members, with concern for the well-being of patients and employees.

Nice To Haves

One year of general nursing experience is preferred.
Current experience in hospice, home health, medical-surgical, or critical care is preferred.
Experience with hospice patients or in a hospice environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform phone triage for hospice patients after hours.
Make as-needed home visits for hospice patients.
Support the quality of life of patients and caregivers.
Provide emotional support to patients and families and assist family members with practical details of caregiving.
Work constructively with other health care team members in an interdisciplinary setting.