What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice Overnight On-Call position at HOMELAND CENTER?
Are you a compassionate and caring Registered Nurse, driven by a desire to provide comfort and support to terminal patients and their families? Do you have an ability to develop relationships with patients and their families, while maintaining appropriate boundaries? Do you have exceptional patience and empathy to the needs of patients and their families, and are you willing to take time to provide appropriate support and education during what can be an emotional and challenging time?
If you answer yes to the above questions, we invite you to apply to join our exceptional team as a Registered Nurse.
Homeland has a tradition of caring that began in 1867 and continues today with Homeland Center and community outreach services: Hospice, Palliative Care, HomeHealth, and HomeCare. At Homeland, every person on our team matters and fulfills a greater purpose in the lives of our residents, patients, and clients.
As a Registered Nurse for Homeland Hospice, you would contribute to our community of caring by providing direct support to patients and family members during a significant part of their life journey.
Homeland Hospice provides compassionate end-of-life care to help patients and families make the most of their moments together. We believe in a holistic approach which considers the whole person — mind, body and spirit as inseparable — and embraces the love and support of patient families as vital.
- This position has a $10,000 Hiring Perk for eligible candidates.
- This is an on-call, full-time salaried 40 hours per week position, scheduled 5pm - 8am, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.
Summary
On an on-call basis, provides skilled nursing care to Hospice patients and their families and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, Pennsylvania Hospice licensure laws and agency policies and procedures. Provides the initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment of patient needs and collaborates to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care. Implements the plan of care and reevaluates and revises the plan of care relative to the patient’s nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive and responsive goals and interventions. Works closely with RN Case Manager and other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met.
Schedule
This position provides coverage Monday through Thursday, 5pm to 8am. This is a salaried position paid bi-weekly at 40 hours per week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
- Adhere to the Plan of Care to function effectively in the Hospice setting where the patient/family/caregiver is receiving care.
- Contribute to identifying both active and potential needs of the patient and his/her family, which may affect the plan of care.
- Collaborate with the physician as needed to follow the medical and nursing plan of care.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
Experience
- Has minimum of one (1) year general nursing preferred with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience.
- Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
- Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification
- Registered Nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Pennsylvania state requirements.
- Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
- Satisfactory criminal background check.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
- Must have reliable internet access.
As a full-time Homeland Hospice employee, you would be eligible for:
- Competitive Pay Rates with portal-to-portal paid mileage.
- Excellent Health Benefit Options, starting at no premium with no deductible and low co-pays, which includes Vision and Prescription coverage, with the option to purchase Dental and Identity Theft Protection.
- 401K with matching and the direct support of a financial advisor to help you meet your goals.
- Generous Paid Time Off.
Homeland at Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.