Registered Nurse RN - Hospice

Lutheran SeniorLife; Greenwood Village (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Hiring incentives

Paid time off

ICHRA health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-Term Disability

Retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Lutheran SeniorLife in Butler, PA is seeking a Registered Nurse Hospice RN to join our VNA Home Health team. The role offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus and a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., with rotating on-call, serving Butler County. You will provide skilled nursing care to terminally ill patients in home settings, supervise LPNs and aides, collaborate with the Patient Care Coordinator, and support patient education and care planning while maintaining high-quality standards

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in PA
• One year of hospital medical/surgical nursing, public health nursing or related experience preferred (home health, hospice, psychiatric, or mental health experience also acceptable)
• Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver’s license; visit patients in their homes
• Proficient with computers; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel requested

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of skilled nursing care for patients who are terminally ill or have a life-threatening disease
• Supervise aides and Hospice Patient/Family Support Volunteer; oversee LPNs in patient care
• Report admission information and changes in patient condition to the Patient Care Coordinator and update the plan of care
• Identify needs for other internal and external patient care services and coordinate overall care for the patient; participate in quality assessment and improvement activities

Skills

Hospice experience

Education

Registered Nurse license PA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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.