RN licenseCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
License
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
Certification
Current CPR certification.
Experience
Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in a hospice or related healthcare setting.
Also asks
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Also asks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Also asks
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Also asks
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing hospice care and documentation.
Also asks
Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting.
Preferred
Experience
Experience with electronic medical record systems and documentation preferred.
What it pays
Against similar roles
Pays above most Pennsylvania staff rolesPennsylvania staff postings that state pay run $48k/yr to $105k/yr, the middle half $69k/yr to $92k/yr, across 921 postings.
The role and schedule
Weekends
Weekends required
On call
No call
The workplace
AH
Advanced Home Health & Hospice of Lehigh Valley
Hiring organization
You would be looking at full-time home health RN weekdays on day shift, or hospice RN 8-hour shifts that include weekends, with on-call optional on both RN postings. Local guides cast Bethlehem as small-town charm and industrial history, with parks,…
The Hospice RN Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the care of patients in a hospice setting, providing skilled nursing services, and overseeing the implementation of care plans. This role requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage patient care autonomously while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Schedule
Full-Time, Weekdays/ Weekends
8 Hour Shifts, On-Call (not required, but appreciated)
Benefits
Mileage Reimbursement
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify healthcare needs, develop individualized care plans, and update plans as needed.
Provide skilled nursing care, including pain and symptom management, medication administration, and patient education, in accordance with the care plan and physician orders.
Coordinate and supervise the activities of hospice aides and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to update them on patient progress, discuss treatment plans, and address any concerns.
Monitor patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, ensuring their comfort and dignity during end-of-life care.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care strategies that align with patients' wishes and goals.
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, documentation requirements, and facility policies and procedures related to hospice care.
Provide bereavement support and resources to patients' families and caregivers as needed.
Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care plans, progress, and any barriers to achieving patient goals.
Perform all other duties assigned by the Hospice Director or designated supervisor.
Requirements
Job
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in a hospice or related healthcare setting.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing hospice care and documentation.
Demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting.
Experience with electronic medical record systems and documentation preferred.
Physical
Requirements
Ability to lift and transfer patients, as well as carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Capable of prolonged standing, bending, squatting, and walking during home visits.
Fine motor skills for documentation and administering treatments.
Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Home Health Clinical Director posting states the role provides clinical supervision, mentorship, ongoing education, training, and performance feedback to nursing staff.
Advanced Home Health & Hospice of Lehigh Valley · employer research
Home Health RN: FT weekdays, day shift, on-call optional. Hospice RN: FT weekdays/weekends, 8-hour shifts, on-call optional. Clinical Director: FT weekdays with on-call rotation.
Advanced Home Health & Hospice of Lehigh Valley · confirm this unit
Neighborhoods+Bethlehem offers distinct residential pockets shaped by its geography across the Lehigh River. The North Side and West Bethlehem are established, quiet residential neighborhoods featuring historic architecture, tree-lined streets, and high walkability to downtown amenities. South Bethlehem (the South Side) centers around Lehigh University and the SouthSide Arts District, offering an eclectic, urban vibe with historic rowhomes, student rentals, and lively commercial corridors. For a more modern suburban setting, Northeast Bethlehem and adjacent Bethlehem Township feature newer subdivisions, townhomes, and easy access to green spaces and highway arteries.
Bethlehem offers distinct residential pockets shaped by its geography across the Lehigh River. The North Side and West Bethlehem are established, quiet residential neighborhoods featuring historic architecture, tree-lined streets, and high walkability to downtown amenities.
South Bethlehem (the South Side) centers around Lehigh University and the SouthSide Arts District, offering an eclectic, urban vibe with historic rowhomes, student rentals, and lively commercial corridors. For a more modern suburban setting, Northeast Bethlehem and adjacent Bethlehem Township feature newer subdivisions, townhomes, and easy access to green spaces and highway arteries.
Getting around+Bethlehem sits in the center of the Lehigh Valley, giving commuters direct access to Highway 22, Interstate 78, and Route 309. Hospital commuters heading west toward Allentown facilities like Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest typically encounter an average drive time of roughly 18 minutes, though peak traffic on Highway 22 can slow progress. While regional car travel is straightforward, locals note that local road layouts can feel winding and disjointed, and cross-river bridge traffic can back up during major community events.
Bethlehem sits in the center of the Lehigh Valley, giving commuters direct access to Highway 22, Interstate 78, and Route 309. Hospital commuters heading west toward Allentown facilities like Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest typically encounter an average drive time of roughly 18 minutes, though peak traffic on Highway 22 can slow progress. While regional car travel is straightforward, locals note that local road layouts can feel winding and disjointed, and cross-river bridge traffic can back up during major community events.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation centers along the Lehigh River and an interconnected municipal park system. Sand Island Park provides river access and riverside trails ideal for running and cycling, while Illick's Mill Park offers wooded nature walking paths. The grounds of the SteelStacks campus feature pedestrian walkways that integrate outdoor public space with industrial monuments, and nearby Bethlehem Township features suburban community parks and trail networks.
Outdoor recreation centers along the Lehigh River and an interconnected municipal park system. Sand Island Park provides river access and riverside trails ideal for running and cycling, while Illick's Mill Park offers wooded nature walking paths.
The grounds of the SteelStacks campus feature pedestrian walkways that integrate outdoor public space with industrial monuments, and nearby Bethlehem Township features suburban community parks and trail networks.
Bethlehem offers relocating healthcare professionals a distinctive mix of industrial heritage, colonial history, and lively cultural momentum in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. Bisected by the Lehigh River, the city pairs the historic North Side—home to UNESCO World Heritage Moravian settlements and Main Street dining—with the energetic SouthSide Arts District, where the repurposed blast furnaces of SteelStacks host concerts, the Banana Factory, and the renowned Musikfest. Commuting nurses benefit from central highway connectivity, with Route 22, Route 309, and Interstate 78 facilitating straightforward drives to major regional health facilities like Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, typically taking under twenty minutes. Housing options span from quiet single-family homes in West Bethlehem to suburban tracts in Bethlehem Township and vibrant rentals near Lehigh University. Downtime offers riverside cycling at Sand Island Park, craft brews at Fegley's Brew Works, or dinner at Apollo Grill. While newcomers should anticipate festival crowds, parking challenges during major downtown events, and quirky local road layouts, Bethlehem delivers an engaging lifestyle that comfortably bridges small-city charm and metropolitan accessibility.
