Hospice Registered Nurse (Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus)

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Anova Health Care System is looking for a compassionate and driven Hospice Registered Nurse to provide the highest-quality care for patients in their homes or designated facility. The Hospice nurse effectively interacts with patients, caregivers, families and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency. We are committed to providing The Best Care Possible!

We believe that by hiring the best people and helping them grow, we can ensure the best outcomes for those in our care. Anova offers our staff flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and development opportunities. Apply today if you are looking for more than a place to work—a place to grow in your career.

Responsibilities + Duties

• Reviews clinical referral information and responds to request and inquires as appropriate. Collaborates with Clinical Manager regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services.
• Completes an initial comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) while being aware of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects. Gathers data on social, economic, and cultural factors which may influence health, well-being and quality of life.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
• Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

• Remain in compliance with HIPAA guidelines as well as all state and federal regulations.
• Participates in On-Call duties as assigned and defined by the Clinical Manager.

Qualifications + Skills

• Must be a registered nurse in the State of Pennsylvania
• CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• At least 3 years of experience as an Registered Nurse
• At least 1 year of experience in Hospice Care
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license and insurance

Salary + Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Biweekly pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan (401K with Matching)

At Anova, we’re empowering nurses to transform the way they work. We know that our people are our most important asset, therefore we heavily invest in the well-being of all our staff. We respect that you have your own lives outside of your jobs, therefore we want you to maximize your outside time while still feeling connected with our community. We do this by making the moments you spend with us count.

Anova Health Care Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is proud of its culture of diversity and inclusion. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.