Registered Nurse Hospice

Concordia at Bethlen is a faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community located in historic Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Joining the Concordia family in 2023, Bethlen has a rich history of caring for the needs of others dating back to 1921. The service organization consists of 44 retirement living cottages, 72 personal care units and 96 skilled nursing units. We offer MANY healthcare careers – from nursing to operations support and everything in between – you will be surprised about how many opportunities you have to find a career you will love with Concordia at Bethlen!

Concordia Home Health and Hospice of Bethlen is hiring Hospice Nurses Registered Nurse (RN). Hospice Nurses and Registered Nurses are needed for patient care in and around Ligonier, allowing you to work close to your home. Graduate nurses are welcome to apply!

Your patients, your schedule. Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm but we are open to other possibilities. Let us know what type of schedule you are seeking. Let us prove it. Some weekends, evenings and holidays are required. Contact us today!!

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY FOR THE Hospice Nurse - Registered Nurse RN position?

• PREMIUM Clinical Ladder Pay Rates for FT/PT Hospice Nurse - Registered Nurses RN
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Education Assistance Programs
• Solid Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Hospice Nurse RN to Patient Ratio - 1:1

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE Hospice Nurse - Registered Nurse RN position:

• Graduate of state-approved school with course in pharmacology
• Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a vehicle with insurance limits as established by the state.

RESPONSIBILITIES for the Hospice Nurse Registered Nurse RN

• Works with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop, coordinate, and update the individualized plan of care for hospice patients/families cooperatively with the patient and/or family, physician, and hospice team
• Coordinates and communicates with the hospice team the weekly patient schedule to meet the needs of the patient and family
• Completes a supervisory visit on the Hospice Aide as required and oversees the appropriate implementation of the individualized plan of care by the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Hospice Aide, and Volunteer
• Conducts a physical examination and nursing assessment of the hospice patient at each skilled nursing visit
• Serves as the primary nurse for patient case load coordinating the total patient care, evaluating the effectiveness and the appropriateness of the plan of care, making changes when necessary
• Provides personal care such as (but not limited to): bathing, grooming, dressing, shaving, feeding; assessing vital signs; assisting with ambulation; changing position in bed; assisting with transfers, changing bed linens; assisting with elimination; providing oral hygiene, skin care, foot care, ear care, light house cleaning and meal preparation
• Together with the hospice team, provides care as established by the IDG to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient as necessary, and appropriately supports the family at the time of death
• Completes all computer and/or paper documentation requirements within the timeframes specified
• Participates in required on-call responsibilities
• Attends and participates in IDG meetings, staff meetings and other related activities when required
• Completes required in-services; ensures all required continuing education credits are obtained for licensure renewal
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) process, hospice policies and procedures, and participates in projects when requested
• Participates in the orientation of new staff members when requested
• Commits to high ethical standards and complies with the Code of Conduct, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and Concordia Home Health & Hospice of Bethlen policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality of patient and employee records and information; has a duty to report compliance concerns, significant legal risk questions, fraud, abuse, suspected or actual misconduct to the Executive Director and/or Compliance Manager.

Respect. Dignity. Compassion. Our Mission, Your Future! EOE

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Workplace Wellness

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation/PTO

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Funeral Leave

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

EOE

Benefits and Wages may vary based on location. 

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.