Registered Nurse (RN)- Full-Time

Tender Care Hospice; Wyndmoor (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Care Hospice is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate terminal patient care in home and hospice office settings. The role supports end-of-life care and bereavement, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of care.

The Staff Nurse will assess patient needs, deliver nursing services, and educate families while maintaining HIPAA compliance and professional standards. A PA RN license and hospice training are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited school
• Current PA RN license to practice
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred
• Ability to supervise nursing staff and respond to crises outside hospital settings
• Completion of hospice training program required (or willingness to complete)
• Physical ability to lift patients up to 100 pounds and tolerate exposure to odors, blood, and body fluids
• Must provide annual TB test and other state-required health screenings
• Must have valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to adapt to diverse social, racial, cultural backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess nursing needs of hospice patients regularly
• Provide hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures
• Initiate nursing procedures relevant to patient care and safety
• Observe and report changes to physicians and the team
• Educate, supervise, and counsel patients and families
• Supervise and train nursing service personnel including hospice aides
• Develop and update patient/family care plans with the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in team conferences and maintain patient records
• Follow hospice policies and HIPAA requirements
• Participate in on-call coverage as needed
• Maintain professional skills through ongoing education

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgment

Supervisory ability

Crisis management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Nursing degree

PA RN license

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Staff Nurse
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Patient Care Manager

Job Summary

As a Staff Nurse, you will provide compassionate nursing care to terminally ill hospice patients and support their families through end-of-life care and bereavement. You will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure continuity and quality of care in patients' homes and hospice offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess nursing needs of hospice patients regularly.
• Provide hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
• Initiate nursing procedures relevant to patient care and safety.
• Observe and report changes in patients' physical or emotional conditions to physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate, supervise, and counsel patients and their families regarding care.
• Supervise and train nursing service personnel including hospice aides.
• Develop and update patient/family care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in team conferences and maintain required patient records.
• Follow hospice policies, maintain confidentiality, and comply with HIPAA.
• Participate in on-call coverage as needed.
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge through ongoing education.

Work Environment

• Travel to patient homes and work within the hospice office.
• Exposure to physical demands includes lifting, walking, and exposure to various environmental conditions.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred; recent patient contact within last 3 years preferred.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical judgments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cope with emotional stress.
• Ability to supervise nursing staff and respond to crises outside hospital settings.
• Completion of hospice training program required (or willingness to complete).
• Physical capability to perform essential duties, including lifting patients up to 100 pounds and tolerating exposure to elements like odors, blood, and body fluids.
• Must provide annual TB test and other state-required health screenings.
• Must have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to adapt to diverse social, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.