Hospice Registered Nurse (PRN Weekend)
Ascend Health · North Wales, PA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Hours: PRN, weekends
About the role
The Registered Nurse will assist the team with on-call duties, case management, and visits to provide coverage and respond to call-outs.
Responsibilities
- Complete an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs
- Regularly re-evaluate the patients’ nursing needs
- Use assessment data to determine care plan needs
- Collaborate with the entire healthcare team, patient, and family to direct the team’s work and provide continuous, well-coordinated care
- Counsel the patient and family in meeting end-of-life needs
- Initiate appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures
- Communicate with the physician regarding patient’s needs and report any changes in the patient’s condition
- Supervise Hospice Aides
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- State Certified RN license
- 2 years’ experience as a professional nurse; hospice experience preferred
- Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Willingness to travel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career