Registered Nurse - Admissions (Hospital Based) (PRN - as needed) York, PA

Hospice & Community Care; York (York County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to join their admissions team. This role will involve conducting assessments, providing hospice care, and ensuring smooth transitions for patients. The ideal candidate will possess a valid RN license and demonstrate strong communication skills. Shifts include weekdays, and the position is based in York, PA.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Registered Nurse license to practice in the state.
• Experience with hospice care preferred.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely information about hospice services.
• Conduct admission visits for GIP and HRT patients.
• Document patient data accurately in EHR and EMR.
• Collaborate with community staff for discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Patient communication

Symptom management

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Registered Nurse - Admissions (Hospital Based) (PRN - as needed)

York, PA

Hospice & Community Care provides quality care to thousands of patients and families every year so they can live better at end of life. We are able to support hundreds of individuals in our community each day because of our incredible staff. Whether in a clinical role or supporting the organization the scenes, your career at Hospice & Community Care makes a meaningful difference to patients and families.

Role Overview

Registered Nurse – Admissions (Hospital Based) is a PRN position that covers Lancaster, York and surrounding counties. The role requires a full‑time orientation for 1–2 months and typically works eight or twelve‑hour shifts during weekdays. Minimum PRN commitments include two shifts per month, one weekend per quarter, and one holiday every two years.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides accurate and timely information regarding hospice services to anyone inquiring about Hospice care.
• Completes admission visits for routine, general inpatient (GIP) and Hospice Response Team (HRT) patients.
• Performs RN comprehensive assessments and focused skilled nursing visits on GIP/HRT per discipline frequencies.
• Follows up on hospice waiting patients to assure a smooth hospital discharge.
• Documents in both the hospital EHR and hospice EMR in an accurate and concise manner at the time the service is provided.
• Obtains accurate patient related data including initial needs assessment, medical history, insurance information and resources available to patient and caregiver.
• Immediately communicates assessment information and proposed plan and level of care to the attending physician, hospital care/case manager, and access team, requesting additional information, orders, or follow up as needed.
• Collaborates with community residential facility staff to develop an effective and safe discharge plan.
• Provides ongoing communication and updates with organizational staff, hospice physicians, patients, families, hospital staff and community partners.
• Assists with hospital transition/discharge planning process, working with case/care management departments, nursing staff and caregivers to facilitate admission to hospice services.
• As appropriate, completes hospice enrollment including informed consent.
• Assists with outreach to referral sources to coordinate care and facilitate referral process.
• Anticipates, assesses, and responds to pain and other symptoms of physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and application of current palliative care protocols for symptom management.
• Provides direct nursing care and interventions as prescribed by the