Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice jobs in York, PA
Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice provides professional nursing care to assigned terminally ill patients in a hospice environment. Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice performs examinations and prescribed procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as necessary. Observes patients' condition and records observations in patient medical records. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a valid state RN license. Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Hospice RN
- Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover & Spring Grove
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Hanover, PA
FULL_TIME
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Oversee primary caseload of hospice patients and provide 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, PA hospice licensure laws, and agency policies and procedures. Provide the initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment of patient needs and collaborate to develop the Interdisciplinary Group plan of care. Implement the plan of care and reevaluate and revise the Plan of Care relative to the patient’s nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive, and responsive goals and interventions. Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met.
Primary Duties:As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to contribute to each patient’s total plan of care.
Assessing and Planning:- 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 Interdisciplinary Team 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 comprehensive interdisciplinary plan of care with the Interdisciplinary Team (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.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to provide continuous assessment of assigned patients, interpret findings, initiate appropriate therapeutic actions, and evaluate the results of these actions.
- Accept responsibility of assignment to perform a specialized procedure only when qualified with specialty training, proven competency, clinical background, and expertise in the specialty area.
- Work in cooperation with family/caregiver and interdisciplinary team members to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient/family/caregiver.
- Provide appropriate information and explanations to the patient and the patient’s family.
- Facilitate 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.
- Demonstrate expertise in the utilization of all interdisciplinary team members, including volunteers and community resources.
- Fulfill productivity requirements on an average daily census basis as determined by acuity level and Hospice RN Clinical Manager.
- Document accurate, complete, and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition and care given. Maintain documentation on a timely basis.
- Assess the dietary/nutritional needs of hospice patients and provide appropriate interventions relative to nutritional intake as the patient’s condition progresses.
Education
The Registered Nurse is a mentor who is able to provide educational experiences and communicate knowledge of patient care to members of the Interdisciplinary Team including, but not limited to: volunteers, hospice aides and family/caregivers, health care professionals, and the general community.- Act 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.
- Participate in formal and informal in-services, and patient care conferences to promote the professional growth of all interdisciplinary team members.
- Teach the patient, family and/or caregiver regarding the progression of the disease process and self-care techniques as appropriate, which includes providing medication, addressing dietary and nutritional issues, and other instructions as ordered by physician, as well as recognizing and utilizing opportunities for health counseling.
- Supervise hospice aides/homemakers every 14 days per Medicare Conditions of Participation.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of educational experiences and teaching methods in order to promote the ongoing professional development of hospice staff and quality patient outcomes for patients, families, and caregivers.
Qualifications:- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- C.H.P.N. (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification is preferred.
- Has minimum of one-year general nursing experience is preferred with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical, or critical care experience.
- Experience with pain and symptom management interventions are preferred.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting.
- Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.
- CPR certified.
- 18 Days Ago
Hospice RN
- Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover & Spring Grove
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Hanover, PA
FULL_TIME
- Oversee primary caseload of hospice patients and provide skilled professional nursing care to them, their families, and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Med...
- 18 Days Ago
RN Hospice Admission's Nurse
- Masonic Village Home Health, Hospice and Home Care
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Elizabethtown, PA
FULL_TIME
- RN Hospice Admission's Nurse Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Home Health, Hospice, and Home Care Campus - is immediately hiring a Full Time Day RN Hospice Admission's Nurse. With over 145 years of ...
- 12 Days Ago
Travel OR RN - Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Focus Staff
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York, PA
FULL_TIME
- We currently have a client in York, PA looking for an Operating Room RN(OR RN) ! Focus Staff is seeking a traveling OR RN to work as an Operating room nurse (or perioperative nurse) to assist surgeons...
- 1 Month Ago
Travel Nurse RN - Oncology - $2,005 to $2,067 per week in York, PA
- Focus Staff
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York, PA
FULL_TIME
- Focus Staff is seeking a Oncology Registered Nurse for a travel contract in York, PA. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Oncology setting. Contract Length: 13 Weeks Start...
- 19 Days Ago
Travel Nurse RN - NICU - $1,794 to $1,849 per week in York, PA
- Focus Staff
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York, PA
FULL_TIME
- Focus Staff is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse for a travel contract in York, PA. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a NICU setting. Contract Length...
- 19 Days Ago
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Staff Nurses: LPNs and RNs
- Garden Spot Communities
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Akron, PA
- Job Description Job Description Staff Nurses: LPNs and RNsGPN's (Graduate Practical Nurses) also eligible!Maple Farm Nur...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Bank Staff Nurse RMN RNLD
- The Priory
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York, PA
- The role:As part of our nursing team you will assist and support the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patient...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Staff Nurse - Interventional Radiology
- Penn State Health
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Hershey, PA
- Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterLocation : US:PA:HersheyWork Type : Full TimeFTE : 1.00Shift : DayHo...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Professional Staff Nurse-NICU (UPMC Memorial)
- University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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York, PA
- Here's how we support our nurses:* Generous Sign On Bonus of up to $15,000 (Amount and eligibility based on type of nurs...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Staff Nurse - MC Endoscopy Suite
- Penn State Health
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Hershey, PA
- Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterLocation : US:PA:HersheyWork Type : Full TimeFTE : 0.90Shift : Varie...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Staff Nurse - Adult Emergency Department
- Penn State Health
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Hershey, PA
- Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterLocation : US:PA:HersheyWork Type : Part TimeFTE : 0.60Shift : Night...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Staff Nurse - Division of Blood and Vascular Disorders
- Penn State Health
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Hershey, PA
- **$15,000 Sign-On Bonus! Eligible to those that qualify**Penn State Health A-A Hershey Medical CenterLocation: AUS:PA:He...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Staff Nurse - IO Silver Cardiovascular Clinic
- Penn State Health
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Hershey, PA
- Staff Nurse - IO Silver Cardiovascular Clinic Job Search ***$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify***Pen...
- 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
About York, Pennsylvania
York (Pennsylvania German: Yarrick), known as the White Rose City (after the symbol of the House of York), is the county seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States, located in the south-central region of the state. The population within York's city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862. When combined with the adjacent boroughs of West York and North York and surrounding Spring Garden, West Manchester, and Springettsbury townships, the population of Greater York was 108,386. York is the 11th largest city in Pennsylvania....
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Income Estimation for Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice jobs
$75,206 to $94,363
York, Pennsylvania area prices
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What does a Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice do?
Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice in Pascagoula, MS
Registered Nurse evaluates the client and furnishes services requiring substantial and specialized skill, appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, and instructions to assist the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
January 03, 2020
Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice in Akron, OH
Behavioral Health, Cardiology Services, Critical Care, Emergency Services/Trauma, Home Health/Hospice, Maternal Services, Medical/Surgical Services, Oncology Services and Pediatric Services.
January 03, 2020
Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice in Stockton, CA
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