Hospice RN Wexford IPU

Colonial Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospice is actively seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for our Inpatient Unit in Wexford, PA. This full‑time role covers three 12‑hour shifts weekly, with daylight and overnight availability and weekend/holiday rotations.

You will deliver patient‑centered care per individualized plans with the hospice team. The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, provide direct nursing care, document care precisely, and support families through the end‑of‑life journey.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Pennsylvania is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience preferred.
• Demonstrated strong clinical assessment and care skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments at shift start and as needed.
• Provide direct personal care: bathing, grooming, feeding, vital signs, mobility, transfers.
• Support holistic care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assist families throughout end‑of‑life journey and during time of death.
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

RN licensure

Direct patient care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

MS Word proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

State RN license (PA)

Job description

Hospice Registered Nurse (Inpatient Unit – Wexford)

Good Samaritan Hospice is currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in providing exceptional care to patients and families in our Inpatient Unit located in Wexford, PA. This full-time position consists of three (3) 12-hour shifts per week, with required daylight and overnight availability, as well as participation in a weekend and holiday rotation.

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse in the inpatient hospice setting, you will deliver skilled, patient-centered nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans collaboratively developed by the patient and/or family, attending physician, and the hospice interdisciplinary team. Your role is essential in ensuring the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families are compassionately met during end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Pennsylvania (required)
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated strong clinical assessment and care skills
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and physical exams at the beginning of each shift and as needed
• Provide direct personal care, including but not limited to:
  • Bathing, grooming, and dressing
  • Feeding and vital sign monitoring
  • Ambulation and positioning
  • Transfers, hygiene, and skin care
  • Light housekeeping and meal preparation
• Offer holistic care to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients; support families throughout the end-of-life journey, including at the time of death
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation

Join Us

If you are a dedicated nursing professional with a heart for hospice and a commitment to compassionate end-of-life care, we invite you to join our mission-driven team at Good Samaritan Hospice.