Weekend Hospice RN: Compassionate Home Care Nurse

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA, seeks a Weekend Shift RN for Hospice Skilled Nursing. You will deliver patient care per the treatment plan, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve goals.

Requirements include a NLN-approved nursing program, 1 year of direct healthcare experience, and ability to travel to assignments. This onsite weekend role emphasizes compassionate care and strong communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 1 year of direct care experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles.
• Ability to work independently within a care team.
• Willingness to travel to patient care assignments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care per the medical plan of treatment established by the physician, interdisciplinary team, and protocols.
• Relate significant changes in patient status to the physician and care team in a timely manner.
• Provide education to patients and families on end-of-life care, palliative care, and discharge planning.

Skills

Patient education

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Education

Specialized NLN-approved nursing program

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Multiple computer applications

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA, seeks a Weekend Shift RN for Hospice Skilled Nursing. You will deliver patient care per the treatment plan, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve goals.

Requirements include a NLN-approved nursing program, 1 year of direct healthcare experience, and ability to travel to assignments. This onsite weekend role emphasizes compassionate care and strong communication within a multidisciplinary team.