Lead Home Health & Hospice Registered Nurse

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care within home health and hospice settings. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, and coordinated teamwork to improve outcomes.

You will maintain professional knowledge, supervise aides, and ensure compliance with nursing standards and regulatory requirements while supporting patients and families at end of life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Six (6) months medical/surgical experience.
• Strong leadership, organization, and critical thinking.
• Knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• RN with one year medical/surgical experience; IV and phlebotomy training.
• Hospice/Oncology experience and related certification desired.
• Current PA RN license and BLS CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops and publications.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and evaluating outcomes.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect operations.
• Identify patient care requirements and establish rapport with patients.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and caregivers.
• Educate patients and caregivers on conditions, medications, and self-care.
• Document patient care in records and communicate with teams.
• Supervise Home Health Aides and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in team quality improvement and problem solving.
• Understand Hospice philosophy and participate in hospice care.

Skills

Nursing

Infection Control

Patient Care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care within home health and hospice settings. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, and coordinated teamwork to improve outcomes.

You will maintain professional knowledge, supervise aides, and ensure compliance with nursing standards and regulatory requirements while supporting patients and families at end of life.