RN licenseMust have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Term
Permanent
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License
Must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
License
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
Education
Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
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Completion of hospice training program required (or willingness to complete).
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Must provide annual TB test and other state-required health screenings.
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Ability to work independently and make sound clinical judgments.
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cope with emotional stress.
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Ability to supervise nursing staff and respond to crises outside hospital settings.
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Physical capability to perform essential duties, including lifting patients up to 100 pounds and tolerating exposure to elements like odors, blood, and body fluids.
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Ability to adapt to diverse social, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
Preferred
Experience
Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred; recent patient contact within last 3 years preferred.
You would spend your days in team-based hospice care around Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. LPN and CNA reviewers describe patient care with a team, not a hospital unit. A current employee of more than a year said leadership does not micromanage and…
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 includes lifting, walking, and exposure to various environmental conditions.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Qualifications & Requirements
Degree 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.
Neighborhoods+Wyndmoor is a quiet, leafy Montgomery County enclave located in Springfield Township just outside Northwest Philadelphia. Residential pockets feature housing developments like Falcon Hill Estates as well as older stone homes and townhome clusters. The community borders Philadelphia's historic Chestnut Hill neighborhood, providing residents with immediate proximity to urban amenities while keeping a calmer, small-town residential atmosphere.
Wyndmoor is a quiet, leafy Montgomery County enclave located in Springfield Township just outside Northwest Philadelphia. Residential pockets feature housing developments like Falcon Hill Estates as well as older stone homes and townhome clusters.
The community borders Philadelphia's historic Chestnut Hill neighborhood, providing residents with immediate proximity to urban amenities while keeping a calmer, small-town residential atmosphere.
Getting around+Commuters can reach Center City Philadelphia and regional medical centers via SEPTA's Chestnut Hill East regional rail line, with access from the Wyndmoor station as well as nearby stops like Gravers, Highland, and Chestnut Hill East without driving onto major highways. Bus and transit hubs like Fern Rock Transit Center and Olney Transit Center sit further south for broader connectivity. For drivers, the area is largely automobile-dependent for day-to-day suburban errands, though it avoids the severe parking headaches found within central Philadelphia.
Commuters can reach Center City Philadelphia and regional medical centers via SEPTA's Chestnut Hill East regional rail line, with access from the Wyndmoor station as well as nearby stops like Gravers, Highland, and Chestnut Hill East without driving onto major highways. Bus and transit hubs like Fern Rock Transit Center and Olney Transit Center sit further south for broader connectivity.
For drivers, the area is largely automobile-dependent for day-to-day suburban errands, though it avoids the severe parking headaches found within central Philadelphia.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored locally by Elephant Park, a favorite gathering spot for dog walkers and casual strolls. Nearby, the University of Pennsylvania's 92-acre Morris Arboretum features extensive gardens, fountains, and the Out on a Limb canopy walk 50 feet above the forest floor. Nature lovers also have fast access to Wissahickon Valley Park and the Wissahickon Environmental Center, offering extensive hiking and running trails, as well as Awbury Arboretum and Fort Washington State Park.
Outdoor recreation is anchored locally by Elephant Park, a favorite gathering spot for dog walkers and casual strolls. Nearby, the University of Pennsylvania's 92-acre Morris Arboretum features extensive gardens, fountains, and the Out on a Limb canopy walk 50 feet above the forest floor.
Nature lovers also have fast access to Wissahickon Valley Park and the Wissahickon Environmental Center, offering extensive hiking and running trails, as well as Awbury Arboretum and Fort Washington State Park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Wyndmoor
Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, provides healthcare professionals with a serene suburban sanctuary right on the border of Philadelphia. Nestled in Montgomery's Springfield Township, the town is distinguished by historic stone homes dating to the 1870s, shaded residential roads, and a calm community atmosphere. For nurses commuting to regional medical centers or downtown facilities, the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East rail line provides direct rail transit from the Wyndmoor station, bypassing heavy highway congestion. Daily life blends neighborhood gatherings—such as morning lattes at Locals Coffee, dog walking at Elephant Park, and summer nights at the Wyndmoor Hose Company Carnival—with immediate access to Chestnut Hill's vibrant Germantown Avenue commercial strip. Outdoor escapes abound nearby at Morris Arboretum and the rugged trails of Wissahickon Valley Park. While renters will find a more constrained supply dominated by low-rise apartments and single-family houses compared to Philadelphia proper, Wyndmoor delivers an idyllic, safe, and family-oriented retreat with effortless metropolitan connectivity.
