Homeland Hospice provides compassionate end of life care to help patients and families make the most of their moments together. We believe in a holistic approach which considers the whole person — mind, body and spirit as inseparable — and embraces the love and support of patient families as vital. In providing superior care for patients and families, we are seeking compassionate and caring Pennsylvania Licensed Registered Nurses, who are sensitive to the needs of those you may interact with, to help support our patients, families, and staff.

As Homeland Hospice’s Registered Nurse you would provide direct support to patients and family members during a significant part of their life journey. We are seeking someone who exemplifies our passion for caring, who knows how to respond with sympathy and kindness, is proficient in managing an efficient schedule, and has prior experience with providing patients with exceptional care.

If you share our vision for providing superior end of life care and are passionate about a career in nursing, we invite you to apply for this vital position within our organization.

• This is a salaried full-time, Monday through Friday, Daytime position.
• This position provides care for patients located in the Carlisle to Chambersburg region, with paid mileage.
  
• Now Offering a $20,000 Hiring Perk for qualified candidates.

Homeland offers the following benefits to their employees:

• Competitive Pay Rates with paid mileage.
• Excellent Benefit Options, with little to no cost for full-time employees with low co-pays, including Health, Vision, Dental, Prescription, and Cyber Security/Identity Theft protection
• Generous First Year Paid Time Off
• 401K with matching and monthly on-site financial advisor workshops and appointment availability.
• A valid PA Registered Nursing License and PA Driver's License is required for this position.

Oversees primary caseload of Hospice patients in the Harrisburg, PA area, and provides skilled professional nursing care to them, 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 other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met. Provides supervision to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Hospice Aides/Homemakers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Assessing and Planning:

• As a member of the IDT, the Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) utilizes the nursing process to contribute to each patient’s total plan of care.
• Seek and obtain sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the Hospice setting where the patient/family/caregiver is receiving care.
• Conduct initial assessment, including physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects, of patient/family/caregiver in a thorough, accurate, compassionate and timely fashion.
• Utilize the nursing body of knowledge to provide leadership and guidance to the IDT in formulating and individualizing the interdisciplinary plan of care to include problem identification, interventions and goals to address palliative comfort measures for the terminally ill patient, family and caregiver.
• Contribute to identifying both active and potential needs of the patient and his/her family, which may affect the plan of care.
• Consistently collaborate with the physician to plan and implement the medical and nursing plan of care.
• Review the nursing component of the comprehensive interdisciplinary plan of care with the IDT. Communicate in writing in the clinical record and verbally with the IDT to coordinate interventions and ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate and participate in the IDT care conference and contribute to patient care planning.

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.
• Demonstrates expertise in the utilization of all IDT members including volunteers and community resources.
• Fulfills productivity requirements on an average daily census basis as determined by acuity level and Administrator.
• 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.

Education: The RNCM is a mentor who is able to provide educational experiences and communicate knowledge of patient care to members of the IDT including, but not limited to, volunteers, hospice aide/homemaker, patient and family/caregivers, health care professionals and the general community.

• Acts as a mentor to other personnel by participating in orientation and assisting with field training and in-service education to contractors and referral sources, as needed.
• Participates in formal and informal in-services, and patient care conferences to promote professional growth of all interdisciplinary team members.
• Teaches the patient, family and/or caregiver regarding the progression of the disease process and self-care techniques as appropriate, which includes providing medication, dietary/nutritional counseling support and other instructions as ordered by physician, recognizing and utilizing opportunities for health counseling.
• Supervises LPNs as needed, overseeing their clinical practice and services.
• Supervises Hospice Aides/Homemakers every fourteen (14) days per Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Evaluates effectiveness of educational experiences and teaching methods in order to promote ongoing professional development of Hospice staff and quality patient outcomes for patients, families and caregivers.

Requirements:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.

Experience

• Has minimum of one (1) year general nursing preferred with current 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 philosophy, principles of death/dying.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Registered 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

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.