Registered Nurse (RN) -Full-Time in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania at Tender Care Hospice PA LLC

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Staff Nurse
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Patient Care Manager

Job Summary:
As a Staff Nurse, you will provide compassionate nursing care to terminally ill hospice patients and support their families through end-of-life care and bereavement. You will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure continuity and quality of care in patients’ homes and hospice offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and reassess nursing needs of hospice patients regularly.
  
• Provide hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
  
• Initiate nursing procedures relevant to patient care and safety.
  
• Observe and report changes in patients’ physical or emotional conditions to physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
  
• Educate, supervise, and counsel patients and their families regarding care.
  
• Supervise and train nursing service personnel including hospice aides.
  
• Develop and update patient/family care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
  
  
• Participate in team conferences and maintain required patient records.
  
• Follow hospice policies, maintain confidentiality, and comply with HIPAA.
  
• Participate in on-call coverage as needed.
  
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge through ongoing education.
  
• Work Environment:
• Travel to patient homes and work within the hospice office.
  
• Exposure to physical demands including lifting, walking, and exposure to various environmental conditions.
  
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
  
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
  
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred; recent patient contact within last 3 years (preferred).
  
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical judgments.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cope with emotional stress.
  
• Ability to supervise nursing staff and respond to crises outside hospital settings.
  
• Completion of hospice training program required (or willingness to complete).
  
• Physical capability to perform essential duties, including lifting patients up to 100 pounds and tolerating exposure to elements like odors, blood, and body fluids.
  
• Must provide annual TB test and other state-required health screenings.
  
• Must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
  
• Ability to adapt to diverse social, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.