Hospice RN

CareRing Health

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours/work-life balance

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

Paid holidays/PTO/401(k) match

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

$5000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

A leading home health and hospice provider is seeking an entry-level Hospice RN to offer compassionate support to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and providing emotional support to families. The candidate must have formal nurse training and a current CPR certificate. Opportunities for career growth and a $5000 sign-on bonus are included, along with flexible hours and competitive pay.

Qualifications

Proven experience as hospice nurse or registered nurse.
Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects.
Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Ensure quality nursing service by assigned staff.
Monitor patient vital signs.
Collaborate with physicians for care planning.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Sound judgment

Compassionate nature

Education

Formal nurse training

Current CPR certificate

Job description

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We are a leading provider of home health and hospice services in the Philadelphia, PA area. Our mission is to provide exceptional home health and hospice services to patients who need our help the most.

What We Offer

Be part of a unique healthcare company where we can help those in our communities who need our help the most.
Flexible hours/work-life balance (full-time or part-time available).
Competitive pay.
Paid on a weekly basis.
Medical/dental/vision/life insurance.
Paid holidays/PTO/401(k) match.
Career growth opportunities.
Great and collaborative work environment.
$5000 sign on bonus!

Position Summary

In this Hospice role you are responsible for providing ongoing guidance and direction to the nursing team, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, for patients with life-limiting or terminal illnesses. This is an opportunity to share your skills and compassion with those who genuinely need your support and expertise to facilitate improved quality of life during a challenging time.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Ensures the provision of quality nursing service by assigned staff. Provides ongoing direction, guidance and evaluation of hospice nurses and ensures that professional standards are maintained. Assesses requests for hospice service and initiates measures to provide for meeting identified service needs.

Monitoring patient vital signs, including body temperature, heart rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to plan care.
Make frequent visits to the patient to evaluate their condition.
Provide support and comfort according to individual patient’s needs.
Work with caregivers to plan and execute excellent patient care.
Help in administering medication.
Alleviate sudden symptoms of the disease’s end phase.Notify a doctor for a patient’s condition when deemed necessary.
Assist patients and their families with paperwork.
Maintain accurate records.
Help relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support.

Qualifications