Hospice Field Admissions Registered Nurse

$8,000.00 SIGN ON/RETENTION BONUS! What We Offer Our Admissions Registered Nurses: Paid vacation and paid sick timeMedical insuranceDental and vision insurancePaid life insurance403(b) retirement account (with employer contribution after 1 year)Tuition reimbursement$500 continuing education reimbursement4 paid education daysEmployee recognitionCommunity involvement opportunitiesAbout Us: Come work with the best! Here at The Visiting Nurse Association of Philadelphia, our mission is to provide comprehensive, high quality home health, palliative, and end of life care to all people, regardless of their ability to pay. Our team enjoys comprehensive benefits, continued education and training opportunities, and community involvement opportunities. If you''re looking to take the next step in your career, we''d love to hear from you! Apply today and be a part of theVNAPhiladelphiaDifference. VNA Philly is, and always has been, dedicated to the safety of our patients and clinicians. During this time of pandemic, it is more important than ever. Our work enables people to receive the care they need in the safety of their own homes, minimizing the risk of contagion and re-hospitalizations. Our clinicians are on the front line and their safety is our priority. We are looking for dedicated team members who want to make a difference in caring for our most vulnerable neighbors, particularly during times of crisis. Come join our team and be a part of theVNADifference! We are looking for a Hospice Nurse to provide care and support to terminally ill patients. Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind. For this role, you need to be a registered nurse who sees the value of hospice care in alleviating pain and suffering. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. We expect you to be knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, performing tasks such as administering medication and providing emotional support. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort. We are closely monitoring coronavirus (COVID-19) and following all recommended guidelines. NOTHING is more important to The Visiting Nurse Association than the safety of our applicants, staff, and clients. As a result, we are taking all precautions to create a safe work environment for our staff, and provide PPE to all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Position Summary: Facilitates Hospice admissions by educating patients and families about the Hospice benefit. Assists patients/families identify short and long term goals of care. When appropriate admits patients into the program. Provides skilled nursing in accordance with standard of professional hospice nursing practice as well as agency policies, procedures, and standards. Creates initial Plan of Care Essential Functions: Collaborates with members of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, patient, family and attending physician in designing the plan of care for the patient and family. Knowledge and Experience: Current, valid license from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse.One year''s experience in provision of relevant hospice direct patient care.Possession of automobile, valid driver''s license, and auto insurance.Knowledge or experience using Home Care Home Base EMR system.Education: Graduate of an NLN-approved and state accredited program for nursing.

Created: 2021-11-29