Hospice RN

About the Role

Journey Hospice has a rewarding and fulfilling position for a Full-Time RN Case Manager to serve our clients in Adams and Franklin Counties. The Hospice RN will oversee a primary caseload of Hospice patients and provide skilled professional nursing care to them, their families, and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, PA Hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards, and agency policies and procedures.

Employee testimonials highlight our supportive work environment:

• "LSMNJ is a very cohesive company that truly values their employees. There is a heart to this company that truly cares and practices its mission statement from the C level that includes all employees, on a day-to-day basis. I am proud to work here and to be part of this LSMNJ Team!"
• "All the managers are very friendly and always listen to our problems and find solutions to it."
• "I feel that this is a great place to work because we are not just co-workers; we are a family who loves and cares about our fellow peers."
• "Employees in Hospice are close-knit and genuinely care about each other and our patients."

Responsibilities

• Provide the initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment and identification of problems for each patient.
• Collaborate to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care and reevaluate and revise it relative to the patient’s nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive, and responsive goals and interventions.
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient's needs, including other related problems at home.
• Work closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met.
• Provide supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• PA RN Licensure by the PA State Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with PA state requirements.

Skills

• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other healthcare team members.
• Reflect concern for the well-being of patients and employees.
• Interact with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of LSMNJ.
• Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Understanding of Hospice philosophy and principles of death/dying.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of general nursing experience preferred with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical, or critical care experience.

Benefits

You will be eligible to participate in most of the following benefits as of your 1st day of employment:

• Flexible pay – accessing your pay anytime
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Critical Care & Accident Coverage
• NJM Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• 403(b) Retirement Savings with an 8% company-paid match
• Sick Pay (after 4 months of employment)
• Paid Time Off (after completion of introductory period)
• Holiday Pay