Hospice Inpatient RN Full-time Nights

Join our dedicated team at KeystoneCare, where we empower you to provide compassionate care to terminally ill patients during their most critical times. As a Hospice Inpatient RN or LPN, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive palliative and end-of-life care in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our agency is Medicare Certified and CHAP accredited, committed to ensuring that every patient and their family receive the care and respect they deserve, regardless of their diagnosis or financial status.

KeystoneCare's hospice care focuses on alleviating pain and managing symptoms, allowing patients to have a dignified and quality end-of-life experience. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide tailored medical, emotional, and spiritual support to our patients and their families.

See what it's like to work for KeystoneCare:

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KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care in an inpatient/residential hospice facility.
• Determine the scope and frequency of services based on patient acuity and family needs.
• Identify and address patient care needs, focusing on pain and symptom management, education, and compliance.
• Promote maximum quality of life for patients within their limitations.
• Enhance patient and family adherence to the plan of care.
• Coordinate comprehensive patient care through a team approach.
• Establish care plans for CNAs/HHA and supervise them as required by agency policy.
• Stay updated on nursing practices through educational programs and in-services.
• Document care accurately and timely, ensuring all necessary information is recorded.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold patient rights.

Requirements

• Ability to be flexible and empathetic towards others.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in good standing to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of one year of experience in homecare or a medical/surgical setting.
• Experience in pain and symptom management.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and principles of death/dying.
• Proven clinical and professional competence.
• CPR certification required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.
• Proof of Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Low patient to staff ratios
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Retirement plan with discretionary employer match

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