Hospice Evening On-Call, Triage and Admissions RN

Hospice Evening On-Call, Triage and Admissions RN

Schedule: 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Chandler Hall is a nonprofit organization providing a range of services for older adults in Newtown, Bucks County, including Home Hospice, Community Living, Personal Care, Independent Living, Respite Care, and Skilled Nursing Care.

Position Overview

Chandler Hall is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide evening triage, urgent hospice visits, and admissions during the 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. shift.

During scheduled hours, the RN responds to calls from hospice patients, families, facilities, and members of the care team. The nurse assesses concerns, provides telephone guidance when appropriate, completes in-person visits when needed, and performs hospice admissions.

This position requires travel throughout Bucks County, Montgomery County, and Northeast Philadelphia.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to evening calls from hospice patients, caregivers, facilities, and healthcare providers.
• Assess symptoms and changes in condition to determine the appropriate clinical response.
• Provide telephone support, education, and symptom-management guidance within the hospice plan of care.
• Complete in-person visits for urgent symptoms, changes in condition, medication concerns, falls, death visits, and other patient needs.
• Perform hospice admission visits, including comprehensive nursing assessments, medication review, patient and caregiver education, and initiation of the plan of care.
• Complete admission documentation and required consents according to agency policy.
• Communicate with hospice physicians and other providers to obtain orders and address changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate medications, pharmacy services, medical equipment, and other services needed during the evening shift.
• Collaborate with facilities, referral sources, and members of the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Document all calls, assessments, interventions, visits, physician communication, orders, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Provide a clear handoff of new admissions, changes in condition, unresolved concerns, and follow-up needs to the next nurse or primary care team.
• Support patients and families with calm, compassionate guidance during urgent and emotionally difficult situations.
• Follow Chandler Hall policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable hospice regulations.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• At least one year of hospice nursing experience.
• Hospice admissions and telephone triage experience preferred.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of end-of-life care, pain management, and symptom management.
• Ability to assess patient needs and make sound clinical decisions independently.
• Ability to remain organized and responsive while managing multiple calls, visits, and admissions.
• Strong communication, care coordination, and clinical documentation skills.
• Comfortable providing care in private homes, personal care settings, skilled nursing facilities, and other community locations.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the service area during the scheduled shift.
• Ability to work effectively and compassionately with patients, families, facilities, physicians, and the hospice interdisciplinary team.