Hospice RN — Flexible Schedule, PTO & Benefits

ViaQuest Hospice; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Premium holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide holistic hospice care in Somerset, PA. You will assume primary responsibility for a patient and family caseload, performing assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care; coordinate with physicians and the hospice team to ensure seamless care.

The role includes administering medications, maintaining patient records, and supervising LPNs and Hospice Aides while traveling within the assigned service area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associates degree or equivalent in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• RN license is required.
• Nursing experience preferably within Hospice specialty.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.

Responsibilities

• Providing physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Assuming primary responsibility for a patient and family caseload including assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
• Administering and instructing the administration of medication.
• Initiating communication with physicians, other hospice team members and other agencies to coordinate care.
• Maintaining current patient records and progress notes.
• Supervising LPNs and Hospice Aides and document delivery of care as required.

Skills

RN license

Education

Associate degree in nursing

RN license

Job description

ViaQuest Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide holistic hospice care in Somerset, PA. You will assume primary responsibility for a patient and family caseload, performing assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care; coordinate with physicians and the hospice team to ensure seamless care.

The role includes administering medications, maintaining patient records, and supervising LPNs and Hospice Aides while traveling within the assigned service area.