RN, Wilkes-Barre Hospice Center (PT, Evenings)

About the role

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Registered Nurse oversees the care of patients in the General Inpatient Hospice Unit and provides skilled professional nursing care to patients, families, and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, Pennsylvania Hospice licensure laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and comprehensive nursing assessment of patient needs.
• Collaborate with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to develop the plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care and reevaluate/revise it relative to the patient’s nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive, and responsive goals and interventions.
• Work closely with other IDT members to ensure all patient and family care needs are met.
• Provide supervision to Hospice LPNs, Aides, and Volunteers.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (required).
• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners (required).
• Minimum of two (2) years general nursing experience.
• Hospice experience required.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and reliable transportation during all working hours.
• Clearance by PA State Police criminal history check.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance.
• Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage stress.
• Manual dexterity sufficient for writing, keyboarding, and telephone operation.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Physical demands: Medium Work – exerting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, up to 10 lbs constantly; involves bending, reaching, stooping, lifting; ability to transport self throughout facility and travel to patient homes if necessary.
• Occasional exposure to blood and body substances; possible needle stick exposure.
• Works in a state‑of‑the‑art hospice inpatient unit; may work in varying conditions in patient homes (which may be less than desirable).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification (preferred).
• Experience with pain and symptom management interventions (preferred).
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Understanding of Hospice philosophy and principles of death/dying.

Skills

• Professional and ethical conduct.
• Customer‑focused