Hospice RN
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onLinden Food Market, 833, Linden Street, Central Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 18018, United States
About St. Luke's University Health Network
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees, who are our most valuable asset. Individually and together, our team is dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization: an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured, educate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, and improve access to care in the communities we serve. This commitment extends to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay for healthcare.
About the Role
As a Hospice Nurse, you will render professional nursing services to patients and families, demonstrating the ability to assess, plan, evaluate, and implement nursing care with attention to the special needs of the agency. You will work in accordance with the Team's Plan of Care and written agency programs and policies, serving as a primary resource for comprehensive nursing care, health teaching, guidance, and supervision.
Your day will involve collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate care planning and communicating with the patient's physician and/or hospice Medical Director. You will assume responsibility for keeping informed of current changes and trends affecting hospice care and professional nursing functions. A significant part of your role includes participating in the bereavement program, supervising volunteers in providing bereavement care, and considering the psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, and financial needs of the patient and family.
You will also supervise patient care given by LPNs and/or HHAs, maintaining timely, accurate, and clear clinical records that outline goals and plans with an emphasis on a family-oriented approach. By keeping administration informed on changing community needs and participating in the orientation of new staff, you will contribute to the development and operation of the agency while modeling the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance.
Application Instructions
To apply, please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. We encourage you to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Frequently asked questions about Hospice RN at St. Luke's University Health Network
What does a Hospice RN at St. Luke's University Health Network do?expand_more
In this Hospice RN at St. Luke's University Health Network role, you will determine patient eligibility for admission and formulate initial care plans; provide comprehensive nursing care, health teaching, and guidance to patients and families; participate in bereavement programs and supervise volunteers in providing care; and maintain accurate and timely patient clinical records and documentation.
What are the requirements for this Hospice RN role?expand_more
To qualify for the Hospice RN at St. Luke's University Health Network position, applicants should have: Graduate of accredited professional nursing school; Current active nursing license in Pennsylvania; BSN preferred; Two years experience as professional nurse; and Experience in community health and/or Hospice care.
Where is the Hospice RN role at St. Luke's University Health Network located?expand_more
Hospice RN at St. Luke's University Health Network is based in Linden Food Market, 833, Linden Street, Central Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 18018, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Hospice RN job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
St. Luke's University Health Network has listed this Hospice RN role as on-site.