Registered Nurse Hospice $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

LHC Group, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate RN Case Manager to join their Hospice team. This full-time position involves making home visits to provide end-of-life care, where you'll build trusting relationships with patients and their families. As a vital part of the care team, you will be responsible for evaluating patient needs, coordinating care plans, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. With a strong emphasis on employee support and wellness programs, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those you serve. Join a team that values empathy and teamwork in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Wellness Programs

Team Support

Employee Recognition

Qualifications

• Must have current RN licensure and at least one year of clinical experience.
• CPR certification and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the Plan of Care for hospice patients.
• Conduct initial nursing evaluations and coordinate care plans.
• Document patient conditions and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Evaluation

Education

Current RN Licensure

CPR Certification

Clinical Experience

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for an RN Case Manager in Hospice.

This is a Full Time position doing Home Visits for Hospice. $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

At Commonwealth Hospice of Berwick, in Berwick, PA a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Hospice RN, you can expect:

• the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert.
• being valued and respected by patients and their families.
• employee-focused wellness and support programs.
• incredible team support and empathetic leadership.

Take your nursing career to a new level of caring.

Responsibilities

As the RN Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient, while continuously evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered.

• Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral.
• Identifies the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days.
• Initiates and coordinates the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.
• Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care.
• Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician, and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily.

Education and Experience

Experience Requirements

• One year of clinical experience.

License Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one year of clinical experience.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits.

Commonwealth Hospice of Berwick a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.