Hospice RN
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Palliative
Posted Jun 25
- Unit
- Hospice
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $8/hr above the median
The median for Hospice in Pennsylvania is $42/hr, across 8 postings.
About this role
Journey Hospice has a rewarding and fulfilling position for a full-time RN Case Manager. The Hospice RN will oversee primary caseload of Hospice patients and provides 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, New Jersey Hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards and agency policies and procedures. Provides the initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment and identification of problems of each patient; reassessment of nursing needs and collaborates to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care.
Implements the plan of care and reevaluates and revises the plan of care relative to the patient's nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive and responsive goals and interventions. Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient's needs, including other related problems of the patient at home. Works closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met.
Provides supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers.
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Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred
- PA RN Licensure by the PA State Board of Nursing in good standing
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with PA state requirements
- Minimum of one (1) year general nursing preferred with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience
- Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting
Place
- City
- Downingtown, Pennsylvania
- Median rent
- $1,518/mo
- Local household income
- $96,228/yr
- State price level
- 2% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Pennsylvania index 97.6, where 100 is the national average.
Downingtown is a small, historic borough in scenic Chester County, about 40 miles west of Philadelphia. This charming area blends a strong craft beer scene and access to outdoor recreation along the Brandywine Creek, offering a welcoming environment for nurses who want a quieter, community-oriented lifestyle within commuting distance of the city.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Journey Hospice is a hospice care provider with an indicated location in Downingtown, Pennsylvania (19335), though its job descriptions reference compliance with New Jersey Hospice licensure laws, suggesting possible multi-state operations or cross-border service areas. The organization provides skilled professional…
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