
Admission Hospice RN Registered Nurse in Bethlehem, PA
Job Description
Job description:
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Hospice Admission Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated team. This role is vital in guiding patients and families through one of life’s most meaningful transitions. If you are passionate about providing comfort, education, and support at the end of life, we would love to meet you.
Position Summary
The Hospice Admission Nurse is responsible for conducting comprehensive admission assessments, educating patients and families about hospice services, and coordinating the initiation of care. This nurse serves as a compassionate advocate, ensuring a smooth and supportive transition into hospice care.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments at admission
Explain hospice philosophy, services, and plan of care to patients and families
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans
Ensure accurate and timely documentation in EMR
Verify eligibility criteria and obtain required consents
Coordinate DME, medications, and services needed at admission
Provide emotional support and education to patients and caregivers
Maintain compliance with regulatory and agency standards
• Family Pillars Hospice has a dedicated admissions team and dedicated on-call nurses, but occasional on-call shifts may be required.
• Seven paid holidays a year, with one availability required per year.
• Full-time employees will be eligible for health insurance, HSA with company contribution, dental, vision, short-term disability, accident, and life insurance.
• IRA with up to 3% match after a year of employment.
• You will be eligible for paid time-off for 80 hours of PTO in your first year, 120 in your second year, and 160 in your fifth year of employment.
• Time-off is available after 90 days.
• Paid mileage reimbursement
• Family Pillars Hospice is a privately owned hospice.
3910 Adler Pl, Suite 130
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 625-2025
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
• Home Health
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
Education:
• Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Home HealthHospice & Palliative Medicine
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
In-personHospitalMedical officeOutpatient
About Family Pillars Hospice
Family Pillars Hospice is a team of specialized caregivers providing compassionate care and comfort to individuals in need. They focus on symptom management, comfort, and the spiritual and emotional needs of individuals, and offer services such as bereavement support and kids camp. With offices in Bethlehem and Center Valley, they serve the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas, including Northampton and Lehigh Counties, and parts of Upper Bucks County, Carbon County, Berks, and Schuylkill County.