RN/LPN Hospice On-Call

Traditional Home Health and Hospice; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Weekly pay

401k options

Mileage reimbursement

Career stability

Continuous education

Job summary

Traditional Home Health and Hospice is seeking an on-call RN or LPN to join our hospice division on a part-time basis, with every other weekend coverage and one additional weekday. You will admit patients, provide visits when needed, and coordinate with physicians and the care team.

Requirements include a PA nursing license, CPR, and a valid driver's license with the ability to travel PRN. Hospice or home health experience is preferred, and strong documentation and communication skills are

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• CPR certification required.
• Must have a valid driver7s license and be able to travel PRN to case assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively.
• Hospice/home health experience preferred; acute care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Admits patients to Traditional Home Health Care Hospice Division.
• Conducts weekend triage by phone and calls nurse if patient visit is necessary.
• Performs patient visits when clinically warranted or when phone intervention is not sufficient.
• Administers care and manages the care plan per physician orders; educates patients.
• Reports status changes to physicians and nursing supervisor and revises plans as needed.
• Maintains communication with patient, therapists, and health care team; documents meticulously.

Skills

CPR certification

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Travel availability (PRN)

Education

Nursing license (RN or LPN) in Pennsylvania

Job description

Traditional Home Health & Hospice

Join our team of professionals and make a difference in someone's life. Immediate Openings!!!

Job Title: RN/LPN - Hospice, On-Call

Schedule: Part-time - Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 1 day per week)

Job responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Admits patients to Traditional Home Health Care Hospice Division
• Call centerconductsphone triage during the weekend, contacts nurseif patient visit necessary.
• Performs patient visits as needed when clinical status warrants or when phone intervention does not resolve patient problems.
• Administers patient care, management and evaluation of the care plan, teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders.
• Reports patient status changes, care, and progress to physician and nursing supervisor on a continuous basis. Revises plan of care by consultation with physician.
• Acts as a liaison and maintains contact with patients, therapist, nursing supervisor, and other members of the health care team.
• Timely and accurately prepares, maintains, and submits meticulous documentation as required by Traditional Home Health Care including all interactions with patients, case conferences, medication changes, various OASIS time points, and changes to plan of care.
• Informs patients of other services that are available and makes referrals to other community resources as needed. On-Call nurse must be readily available to conduct medical intervention visits to the patient’s home when applicable.

Requirements:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania
• CPR certification
• Must have current drivers license
• Ability to travel to case assignments on a PRN basis
• Excellent assessment skills, documentation skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills
• Acute care and / or home health experience is preferred

Experience:

• Having experience with hospice patients or in the hospice environment is a plus; understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying
• Candidate would preferably have (1) year general nursing preferred with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.

Why Choose Traditional Home Health?

• Great way to make supplemental income
• Supportive Team and Environment
• Health Benefits offered
• Paid Time off
• Easy to use electronic documentation - training provided
• Orientation and in the field training
• Weekly pay
• Competitive Rates
• 401k Options
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Continuous Education
• Growing Company
• Long Standing employee retention
• Career Stability
• 24/7 support for you and your patients

At Traditional Home Health Care we listen, respect, and value your hard work.

Voted as the BEST Home Health Service in 2025, it is evident that our employees enjoy their job providing the best care in the area. We are known to treat our employees with excellence.

About Traditional:

Traditional Home Health Care is a leader in the healthcare field providing skilled nursing/aide services and state of the art educational programs that have proven results. To learn more about Traditional Home Health Care, please visit our website at www.TraditionalHomeHealthCare.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Traditional Home Health Care provides equal employment opportunity regardless of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origins, religious affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran's status or non-job-related disability. This is reflected in all employment practices and policies regarding hiring, training, transfers, rate of pay, termination and other forms of compensation. All matters relating to employment, salary and benefits are determined based upon ability to perform the job, as well as dependability once hired.