Registered Nurse RN - Hospice

Lutheran SeniorLife; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Hiring Incentives

Generous Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave & Holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

Lutheran SeniorLife in Butler, PA seeks a Registered Nurse for Hospice care within the VNA Home Health team. You will provide skilled nursing to terminally ill patients in the home, serve Butler County, and participate in education and care planning.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with rotating on-call, and pay starts at $35 per hour with a $6,000 sign-on bonus. Qualifications include PA RN license and prefer 1 year hospital or home health experience.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN license required.
• One year hospital medical/surgical or related experience preferred; home health/hospice experience valued.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license; home visits.
• Basic computer skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to terminally ill patients in the home setting.
• Supervise aides and Hospice volunteers; collaborate with PCC and other care team.
• Manage care plan changes and patient/family education.
• Coordinate referrals to internal/external services and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Home health care

Education

PA RN license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Computers

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse Hospice RN - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).

Butler, PA - Full-time Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with rotating on-call.

Registered Nurse RN Hospice rates starting at $35 per hour.

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

The territory for this position is Butler County.

Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.

The Registered Nurse RN will become part of the VNA Home Health team where you will be appreciated for providing home health services in Armstrong, Butler, and surrounding counties. Thrive by making a real difference in the lives of people, promoting education and healing in the home. Enjoy a great work culture, unique work options and schedules, while building one-on-one relationships with those we serve.

To provide all aspects of skilled nursing care and management of patients who are terminally ill or have a life-threatening disease. Supervises the aide(s) and Hospice Patient/Family Support Volunteer. Actively provides supervision of LPNs as it relates to patient care. Reports admission information and changes in the patient’s condition to the Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) and implements changes to the plan of care as discussed. Provides timely and appropriate patient/family education and support based on diagnosis and expected outcomes.

Identifies need for other internal and external patient care services, makes appropriate referrals, and coordinates the overall care provided to the patient. Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities. Consistently provides responsible, professional guidance and support to the LPNs to assure continued clinical growth and excellence. Presents a positive attitude through change, supports all organizational activities and processes directly benefiting the entire VNA Family of Services. Actively supports team members in every aspect of delivering care and daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse Hospice requirements include:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of PA


• One year of experience in hospital medical/surgical nursing, public health nursing or related experience preferred. Prior home health care, hospice, psychiatric and/or mental health nursing experience.


• Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver’s license. Independently visit patients in their homes


• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers a variety of benefits to employees and their families, as applicable, including but not limited to:
*based on employment status*

• Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays


• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) health benefits solution. ICHRA provides larger flexibility and customization in medical plan options while still providing the tax benefits of a group plan.


• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability plans.


• Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates, including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options


• Employer-sponsored child care benefits.


• Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan


• FSA availability, depending on the individual health plan selected


• Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs


• Tuition Reimbursement and Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Employees


• Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program
  

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.