Hospice Registered Nurse - Full Time
Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Advantage is a leading hospice care provider dedicated to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care for individuals and families facing end-of-life challenges.
- Unit and setting
- Hospice Team · Hospice Advantage is a leading hospice care provider dedicated to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care for individuals and families facing end-of-life challenges.hospice patients facing end-of-life challenges and terminal illnesses
- License
- RN license You should have an active RN license in the state in which you are practicing or be a new grad with eligibility to take NCLEX.active RN license or new grad with eligibility to take NCLEX
- Term
- Permanent Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) - Full TimeFull Time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed You should have an active RN license in the state in which you are practicing or be a new grad with eligibility to take NCLEX.
- License
- active RN license or new grad with eligibility to take NCLEX
- Also asks
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Also asks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Also asks
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Also asks
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
Preferred
- Experience
- 1 year of experience in hospice, palliative care, or related field Minimum 1 year of experience in hospice, palliative care, or related field preferred but not required.
- Experience
- hospice, palliative care, or related field experience
- Also asks
- Knowledge of hospice regulations and practices Knowledge of hospice regulations and practices preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
Benefits
- Benefitsmedical coverage
- Benefitsdental coverage
- Benefitsvision coverage
- Benefitsprescription coverage
- Benefitsshort and long-term disability
- Benefitspaid time off
More benefits (18)
- Benefits401(k) with company match
- Benefitsflexible spending account
- Benefitshealth savings account
- Benefitspotential for a company-paid vehicle (including company paid gas card)
- Benefitscompany-paid continuing education
- Benefitscompany-paid basic life insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Fuel card
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunities for advancement
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- medical
- potential for a company-paid vehicle
- company paid gas card
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients at home or in a facility Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes or in a hospice facility
- Day to day
- Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans with interdisciplinary team Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Day to day
- Administer medication, monitor vital signs, and manage symptoms Administer medication, monitor vital signs, and manage symptoms to ensure patient comfort
- Day to day
- Educate and support patients and families regarding end-of-life care and symptom management Educate and support patients and their families regarding end-of-life care and symptom management
- Day to day
- Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and community resources Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and community resources
- Day to day
- Offer emotional support, counseling, and education to patients and families Offer emotional support, counseling, and education to patients and their families, addressing their unique needs and concerns
- Travel
- Ebensburg, PA, and surrounding areas (patients' homes or hospice facility) We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Hospice Team in Ebensburg, PA, and Surrounding areas.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Hospice has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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Overview
Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Full Time
Ebensburg, PA
Step Into A Fulfilling Career With Advantage
Advantage is a leading hospice care provider dedicated to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care for individuals and families facing end-of-life challenges.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Hospice Team in Ebensburg, PA, and Surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background and a passion for providing exceptional end-of-life care. Our team is committed to providing personalized support and comfort in the familiar surroundings of patients' homes.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes or in a hospice facility
- Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Administer medication, monitor vital signs, and manage symptoms to ensure patient comfort
- Educate and support patients and their families regarding end-of-life care and symptom management
- Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and community resources
- Offer emotional support, counseling, and education to patients and their families, addressing their unique needs and concerns
Why Advantage?
- Growth Opportunities: As we continue to expand, the opportunities for career advancement are plentiful.
- Learning and Development Opportunities: We believe in equipping our staff with the tools they need to excel.
- Robust
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, short and long-term disability, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, flexible spending account, health savings account, potential for a company-paid vehicle (including company paid gas card), company-paid continuing education, and company-paid basic life insurance.
- Commitment to Your Well-being: At Advantage, we prioritize your well-being and want you to feel valued and appreciated.
Qualifications
About You
- You should have an active RN license in the state in which you are practicing or be a new grad with eligibility to take NCLEX.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in hospice, palliative care, or related field preferred but not required.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
- Knowledge of hospice regulations and practices preferred.
About Advantage
Advantage is a high-growth provider of essential rehabilitation and medical services to seniors across the post-acute care continuum. Join us at Advantage where we provide compassionate hospice care for patients with terminal illnesses, prioritizing their comfort and dignity. Our dedicated team will offer comprehensive support, including pain management, emotional and spiritual counseling, and assistance with end-of-life decision-making. Our goal is to provide a peaceful and caring environment for both patients and their families. Apply today!
Advantage is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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What's around it?
Ebensburg, PA
Living costs about 2% below the US average