Hospice RN - Lehigh Valley PA

Company: Jobot
Location: Valley
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Hospice RN role available covering Lehigh Valley PA area only - comes with incredibly sign on bonus, generous benefits package and super flexible work schedule Monday thru FridayThis Jobot Job is hosted by Donna GawroskiAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary $80,000 - $85,000 per yearA Bit About UsNational Home Health, Palliative Care and Hospice organization that has had incredible success for over 10+ years providing home care, palliative care and hospice nursing, as well as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social work services to Medicare patients in the home and facility settingsWhy join us?

• A rich benefits package is being offered which includes the following
• Medical & dental coverage
• life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off
• Professional liability coverage
• Company-sponsored in-service and training
• Continuing education reimbursement
• iPad to record all documentation
• Mileage reimbursement at .56 cents per mile
• Medical supplies readily availableJob DetailsRN must have active RN license in good standing in the State of PARN MUST have at least 1 year of Hospice / Palliative Care Home Health experience to be considered for this role.This Full time role will be Monday thru Friday from 8 30 AM to 5 pm onlyRN Will cover Lehigh Valley PA area onlyNO nights / NO weekends / No on-callRN Case Manager will schedule their own patient visits based on plan / goals of care
  • Assumes responsibility for a patient visit which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process
  • Provides hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management
  • Initiates communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family
  • Maintains up to date documentation at point of service so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and charges are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulation
  • Administers medication in accordance with all federal and state laws and the policies of the Hospice along with LTC staff
  • Maintains current patient records and documents in accordance with the policies of Ascend Hospice to ensure that problems, intervention, goals and outcomes are accurately and clearly states and charges are reflected as they occur
  • Assess and collaborates with Medical Director to determine initial and on going eligibility of the hospice patient
  • Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs
  • Initiates appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures
  • Counsels the patient and family in meeting end of life needsInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.

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