KeystoneCare Home Health and Hospice

Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse- weekends

KeystoneCare Home Health and Hospice  â€¢  Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)  â€¢  2 months ago
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Job Description

KeystoneCare is seeking compassionate and dedicated Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse to provide weekend support for our hospice patients and their families. This critical role ensures that patients receive expert care and guidance during off-hours, helping to manage symptoms, provide comfort, and support families through the challenges of end-of-life care.

As an on-call nurse, you will be a vital member of our interdisciplinary hospice team, responding to urgent patient needs, collaborating with physicians and staff, and assisting with care coordination to ensure seamless service delivery.

See what it's like to work for KeystoneCare: https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=DyEH9buz_Vc

KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Respond promptly to on-call hospice patient needs during weekends.
  • Assess patient conditions, manage symptoms, and provide necessary nursing interventions.
  • Provide guidance and support to patients' families and caregivers over the phone or in person as needed.
  • Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
  • Document all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions accurately and timely.
  • Adhere to hospice philosophy and policies in all aspects of care delivery.
  • Admit patients who are hospice appropriate and interact with families in assessing needs and treatment plan.

Requirements

  • Current RN license in good standing to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Experience in hospice or palliative care preferred
  • Excellent clinical assessment and symptom management skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to respond promptly and independently during on-call shifts
  • CPR certification
  • Driver's License and reliable vehicle

Benefits

💼 Amazing Benefits & Perks

    • Paid Time Off
    • Mileage reimbursement between patients
    • Paid Holidays for Full-time staff
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Aflac plans available for Full-time staff
    • $25K Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for full-time staff
    • Retirement plan with discretionary employer match
KeystoneCare Home Health and Hospice

About KeystoneCare Home Health and Hospice

KeystoneCare is a nonprofit organization that provides a full continuum of home health and hospice services in the Greater Philadelphia Region. KeystoneCare offers post-hospitalization home care, palliative care, comprehensive hospice services, private duty care, and telehealth services. For more than 20 years, we have helped improve the quality of life for our patients and their families with comfort and dignity, regardless of stage of life or state of health. KeystoneCare is also known as Keystone Hospice and KeystoneCare Home Health.

KeystoneCare is Medicare and Medicaid certified, and maintains contractual agreements with most of the major insurance plans in the region. We are also a participant in the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services'​ Aging Waiver Program. KeystoneCare is governed by a Board of Directors.

The Keystone Homecare and Hospice teams are comprised of social workers, certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, medical director, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chaplain, and a certified music therapist. Keystone House, the residential hospice in the historic John Welsh House on Stenton Avenue in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, has a support staff that also includes volunteers from the local community.

KeystoneCare is also a leader in educational support with ongoing relationships with several local colleges and universities, including University of Pennsylvania, St. Joseph’s University, and Temple University. Please contact our office if you would like to volunteer or offer a donation.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Wyndmoor, PA
Year Founded
Unknown
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