Part-Time Weekend Hospice Nurse (RN or LPN)

Homeland Hospice is looking for a compassionate and caring Nurse, driven by a desire to provide comfort and support to terminal patients, with an ability to develop relationships with patients and their families, while maintaining appropriate boundaries, working in coordination with the whole care team, to provide care for the patient''s whole being - body, mind, and spirit. The ideal candidate has an energetic personality with a proven ability to routinely multi-task, has excellent time management skills, is highly empathetic to the needs and care of terminal patients and their families, and enjoys working with a vibrant team. This opening is for either a Registered Nurse or an Licensed Practical Nurse. This is a part-time position, Saturday and Sunday, 12-hour Shifts, and can either be every weekend with one (1) weekend off quarterly, or every-other weekend. Frequent travel in the greater Harrisburg, PA, Region is required, for which mileage would be paid. **Now Offering a $2,500 Hiring Perk for Every-Weekend Candidates and $500 Hiring Perk for Every-Other-Weekend Candidates.** Provides skilled nursing care to Hospice patients and their families and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, Pennsylvania Hospice licensure laws and agency policies and procedures. Provides the initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment of patient needs and collaborates to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care. Implements the plan of care and reevaluates and revises the plan of care relative to the patient''s nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive, and responsive goals and interventions. Works closely with RN Case Manager and other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Adhere to the Plan of Care to function effectively in the Hospice setting where the patient/family/caregiver is receiving care. Contribute to identifying both active and potential needs of the patient and his/her family, which may affect the plan of care. Collaborate with the physician as needed to follow the medical and nursing plan of care. Implementing and Evaluating Provide nursing interventions and appropriate preventative and therapeutic nursing procedures. Collaborates with IDT members to provide continuous assessment of assigned patients, interprets findings, initiates appropriate therapeutic actions and evaluates the results of these actions. Accepts responsibility of assignment to perform a specialized procedure only when qualified with specialty training, proven competency, clinical background and expertise in the specialty area. Works in cooperation with family/caregiver and IDT members to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient/family/caregiver. Provides appropriate information and explanation to the patient and patient''s family. Facilitates patient and family education to promote continuity of care and optimal patient/family outcomes for quality of life as defined by the patient/family/caregiver. Fulfills productivity requirements as determined by the Assistant Director of Clinical Services. Documents accurate, complete and relevant clinical notes regarding patient''s condition and care given. Maintains documentation a on a timely basis. Assesses the dietary/nutritional needs of Hospice patient and provides appropriate interventions relative to nutritional intake as the patient''s condition progresses. Requirements: Experience Has minimum of two (2) years general nursing experience preferred with hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience. Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred. Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting. Understanding of Hospice and Home Health philosophies and principles of care. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Valid driver''s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Pennsylvania state requirements. Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers. Satisfactory criminal background check. Maintains current CPR certification, training available for lapsed certification. Must have reliable internet access. Education Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Homeland at Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Created: 2025-10-04