Hospice Nurse - Part-Time Weekend

Homeland Center; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Pay Rates

Portal-to-portal paid mileage

Résumé du poste

Homeland Center in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Part-Time Weekend Hospice Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care to hospice patients and provide education and support to families. The role requires a PA RN or LPN license and a valid PA driver's license, with weekend coverage Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am–8:00 pm.

You will work with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure adherence to Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation, document services promptly, and follow agency policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Minimum of one year general nursing experience; hospice/home health preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania RN or LPN license.
• Valid PA driver's license and insured transportation.
• Maintains CPR certification.

Responsabilités

• Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients and educate families.
• Document patient services promptly per plan of care.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team to meet patient needs.
• Work in compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation and agency policies.

Connaissances

PA RN license

PA LPN license

Formation

Accredited practical nursing program

Description du poste

• Other Compensation Employer Paid Medical, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance, 401(k), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Coverage, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Job Category Registered Nurse, RN, Nursing
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Travel 100%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Kris Crockett, Director of Hospice
• Phone [phone]

Description

Are you a compassionate and caring Nurse who knows how to respond with sympathy and kindness? Are you proficient in managing an efficient schedule? Do you have prior experience with providing patients with dignified and exemplary care?

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 Weekend Hospice 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 is a Part-Time, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, every other weekend, position.
• This position requires a valid Pennsylvania RN or LPN license, a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, and reliable internet access.

As a Part-Time Weekend Hospice Nurse, you would be eligible for:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Portal-to-portal paid mileage.

As Homeland Hospice’s Part-Time Weekend Nurse you would provide skilled nursing care to the hospice patient and education and support to the family and caregiver, as directed by the supervising Assistant Director of Clinical Services, in compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation, Pennsylvania licensure laws and agency policies and procedures. Provide timely documentation of patient services based on the patient’s plan of care. Work closely with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met.

• Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
  • Minimum of one-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.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.
• Licensure, Registration, and Certification Requirements:
  • Valid Pennsylvania Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Pennsylvania state requirements and agency policy.
  • Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
  • Satisfactory criminal background check.
  • Maintains current CPR certification.
  • Access to reliable internet access.

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.