LPN Hospice Part-time
Care Comfort Hospice

Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Weekend On Call

Description The after hours nurse supports our families needs after hours. After hours is qualified as after 5PM and weekends. The professional nurse is accountable to the Director of Patient Care Services for implementing the patient plan of care and communicating each patient needs to the Interdisciplinary team. The professional nurse is also responsible for communication and collaboration with community physicians as well as family members regarding individual patient care. Care Comfort Hospice offers competitive salaries, great benefits and a compassionate work environment. Requirements Patient Care The Hospice Team Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients by utilizing all elements of nursing process. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
CNA Hospice Part-time
Care Comfort Hospice

CNA Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant

Overview: We are looking for a Home Health Aide/Certified Nurse Assistant to provide assistance with hospice patients. The hours for this position are 8am to 12pm M-F. Responsibilities and skills include: Provide health care services in patients residences Perform domestic and household tasks Assist with clients personal care activities Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition Maintain patients care records and document provided services Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support Proven working experience as home health aide Ability to monitor vital signs and to collect specimens Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards Caring and compassionate personality First Aid training Valid driver’s license Benefits: Generous time off with pay for full-time employees 401(k) plan for eligible employees Insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees Short & Long-term disability Life Insurance
RN Hospice Full-time
Care Comfort Hospice

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager-Hospice

$5k Retention Bonus We are actively seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to provide care to hospice patients. Our office is located in Murrysville, PA. Looking for a RNCM for a territory that is around Beaver County and surrounding areas. Qualifications Registered Nurse from an Accredited program currently licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. One to 2 years’ experience in nursing in an acute care setting or 1-year experience in home health, hospice or comparable experience is preferred. Desire to learn and demonstration of aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care required. II. Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the Registered Nurse is to coordinate and provide the highest level of hospice care to patients and families. The Registered Nurse works in conjunction with the, Director of Nursing (DON), Executive Director and the Interdisciplinary Team to: · provide hands-on clinical nursing, interacting with patients, family, physicians, Interdisciplinary Team members, and other health care professionals involved in the patient’s care. · assess and coordinate a pain/symptom management program formulated with the participation of family and patient, attending physician and the Interdisciplinary Team, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of pain/symptom control to enhance quality of life. · assist in facilitating freedom of choice, relief of suffering and death with dignity for patients facing end of life issues. · provide support and education for families based on the hospice philosophy of care. Care includes physical, psychological, spiritual, and financial comfort. · participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and up-dates the Plan of Care (POC) for assigned patients based on identified problems and needs. · ensure all services provided are in accordance with the patient’s POC. · ensure the POC involves the active participation of the patient, family, PCP, and the Interdisciplinary Team · provide Nurse Case Manager with appropriate information to coordinate all services related to hospice care for assigned patients. Coordination of services include communicating and making referrals for home health aide/homemaker, chaplain, social worker, volunteer, and ancillary services, as well as ordering medications and Durable Medical Equipment · educate patient and family on the disease process and expectation related to the disease progression. · work as a team member at all times and uphold the Hospice Code of Ethics · provide care to manage patient symptoms. · utilize the medication formulary whenever possible for the management of patient symptoms. · reports to DON as patient condition changes, changes in the patient condition that require change in level of care. III. Orientation and Training Care Comfort Hospice will provide orientation and training, as necessary, to assist the Registered Nurse Case Manager Nurse in performing the responsibilities listed above. Training may be in-house or outside seminars. Evidence of orientation and training will become part of the personnel file. IV. Accountability Reports directly to the Director of Nursing and/or Executive Director. The Registered Nurse Case Manager will work under the direction of the Director of Nursing. IV. On Call The Hospice Nurse will be on call according to scheduling. During the hours when on call, the Visit Nurse is expected to follow On Call Protocol and to respond to all pages within 20 minutes. Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Prefer experience but will train the right candidate. Physical Requirements: Ability to participate in physical activity. Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity. Heavy lifting. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis. Mental Requirements: Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability. Working Conditions: Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials. Transportation: Must have a current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
LPN Hospice Full-time
Care Comfort Hospice

Hospice RN/LPN Nurse-ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE-PRN/PART-TIME/FULL TIME

$5000 Retention Bonus Care Comfort Hospice is looking for Part Time/Full Time/PRN Hospice Nurses. ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE! FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE! I. Qualifications Skilled Nurse from an Accredited program currently licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. One to 2 years’ experience in nursing in an acute care setting or 1-year experience in home health, hospice or comparable experience is preferred. Desire to learn and demonstration of aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care required. II. Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the Visit Nurse to coordinate and provide the highest level of hospice care to patients and families. The Visit Nurse works in conjunction with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Nursing (DON) and the Interdisciplinary Team to: · provide hands-on clinical nursing, interacting with patients, family, physicians, Interdisciplinary Team members, and other health care professionals involved in the patient’s care. · assess and coordinate a pain/symptom management program formulated with the participation of family and patient, attending physician and the Interdisciplinary Team, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of pain/symptom control to enhance quality of life. · assist in facilitating freedom of choice, relief of suffering and death with dignity for patients facing end of life issues. · provide support and education for families based on the hospice philosophy of care. Care includes physical, psychological, spiritual, and financial comfort. · participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and up-dates the Plan of Care (POC) for assigned patients based on identified problems and needs. · ensure all services provided are in accordance with the patient’s POC. · ensure the POC involves the active participation of the patient, family, PCP, and the Interdisciplinary Team · provide Nurse Case Manager with appropriate information to coordinate all services related to hospice care for assigned patients. Coordination of services include communicating and making referrals for home health aide/homemaker, chaplain, social worker, volunteer, and ancillary services, as well as ordering medications and Durable Medical Equipment · educate patient and family on the disease process and expectation related to the disease progression. · assist with CQI activities. · work as a team member at all times and uphold the Hospice Code of Ethics · provide care to manage patient symptoms. · utilize the medication formulary whenever possible for the management of patient symptoms. · reports to DON as patient condition changes, changes in the patient condition that require change in level of care. III. Orientation and Training Care Comfort Hospice will provide orientation and training, as necessary, to assist the Hospice Nurse in performing the responsibilities listed above. Training may be in-house or outside seminars. Evidence of orientation and training will become part of the personnel file. IV. On Call The Hospice Nurse will be on call according to scheduling. During the hours when on call, the Visit Nurse is expected to follow On Call Protocol and to respond to all pages within 20 minutes. V. Accountability Reports directly to the Nurse Case Manager and Director of Nursing. Benefits Pulled from the full job description Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
RN Hospice Full-time
Care Comfort Hospice

Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Weekend On Call

We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide care with hospice patients. Our office is located in Murrysville, PA. Looking for an RN for a territory that is in the Murrysville and surrounding areas . This position is for Weekend On-Call. Qualifications: Registered Nurse from an Accredited program currently licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. One to 2 years’ experience in nursing in an acute care setting or 1-year experience in home health, hospice or comparable experience is preferred. Desire to learn and demonstration of aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care required. II. Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the Registered Nurse is to coordinate and provide the highest level of hospice care to patients and families. The Registered Nurse works in conjunction with the Clinical Director, Executive Director and the Interdisciplinary Team to: · provide hands-on clinical nursing, interacting with patients, family, physicians, Interdisciplinary Team members, and other health care professionals involved in the patient’s care. · assess and coordinate a pain/symptom management program formulated with the participation of family and patient, attending physician and the Interdisciplinary Team, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of pain/symptom control to enhance quality of life. · assist in facilitating freedom of choice, relief of suffering and death with dignity for patients facing end of life issues. · provide support and education for families based on the hospice philosophy of care. Care includes physical, psychological, spiritual, and financial comfort. · participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and up-dates the Plan of Care (POC) for assigned patients based on identified problems and needs. · ensure all services provided are in accordance with the patient’s POC. · ensure the POC involves the active participation of the patient, family, PCP, and the Interdisciplinary Team · provide Nurse Case Manager with appropriate information to coordinate all services related to hospice care for assigned patients. Coordination of services include communicating and making referrals for home health aide/homemaker, chaplain, social worker, volunteer, and ancillary services, as well as ordering medications and Durable Medical Equipment · educate patient and family on the disease process and expectation related to the disease progression. · work as a team member at all times and uphold the Hospice Code of Ethics · provide care to manage patient symptoms. · utilize the medication formulary whenever possible for the management of patient symptoms. · reports to DON as patient condition changes, changes in the patient condition that require change in level of care. III. Orientation and Training Care Comfort Hospice will provide orientation and training, as necessary, to assist the Registered Nurse Case Manager Nurse in performing the responsibilities listed above. Training may be in-house or outside seminars. Evidence of orientation and training will become part of the personnel file. IV. Accountability Reports directly to the Director of Nursing and/or Executive Director. The Registered Nurse Case Manager will work under the direction of the Director of Nursing. V. On Call The Hospice Nurse will be on call according to scheduling. During the hours when on call, the Visit Nurse is expected to follow On Call Protocol and to respond to all pages within 20 minutes. Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Prefer experience but will train the right person. Physical Requirements: Ability to participate in physical activity. Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity. Heavy lifting. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis. Mental Requirements: Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability. Working Conditions: Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials. Transportation: Must have a current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
LPN Hospice Part-time
Care Comfort Hospice

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Hospice PT/PRN

Care Comfort Hospice is looking for Part Time/PRN LPN Hospice Nurses. ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE! FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE! I. Qualifications Skilled Nurse from an Accredited program currently licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. One to 2 years’ experience in nursing in an acute care setting or 1-year experience in home health, hospice or comparable experience is preferred. Desire to learn and demonstration of aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care required. II. Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the Visit Nurse to coordinate and provide the highest level of hospice care to patients and families. The Visit Nurse works in conjunction with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Nursing (DON) and the Interdisciplinary Team to: · provide hands-on clinical nursing, interacting with patients, family, physicians, Interdisciplinary Team members, and other health care professionals involved in the patient’s care. · assess and coordinate a pain/symptom management program formulated with the participation of family and patient, attending physician and the Interdisciplinary Team, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of pain/symptom control to enhance quality of life. · assist in facilitating freedom of choice, relief of suffering and death with dignity for patients facing end of life issues. · provide support and education for families based on the hospice philosophy of care. Care includes physical, psychological, spiritual, and financial comfort. · participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and up-dates the Plan of Care (POC) for assigned patients based on identified problems and needs. · ensure all services provided are in accordance with the patient’s POC. · ensure the POC involves the active participation of the patient, family, PCP, and the Interdisciplinary Team · provide Nurse Case Manager with appropriate information to coordinate all services related to hospice care for assigned patients. Coordination of services include communicating and making referrals for home health aide/homemaker, chaplain, social worker, volunteer, and ancillary services, as well as ordering medications and Durable Medical Equipment · educate patient and family on the disease process and expectation related to the disease progression. · assist with CQI activities. · work as a team member at all times and uphold the Hospice Code of Ethics · provide care to manage patient symptoms. · utilize the medication formulary whenever possible for the management of patient symptoms. · reports to DON as patient condition changes, changes in the patient condition that require change in level of care. III. Orientation and Training Care Comfort Hospice will provide orientation and training, as necessary, to assist the Hospice Nurse in performing the responsibilities listed above. Training may be in-house or outside seminars. Evidence of orientation and training will become part of the personnel file. IV. On Call The Hospice Nurse will be on call according to scheduling. During the hours when on call, the Visit Nurse is expected to follow On Call Protocol and to respond to all pages within 20 minutes. V. Accountability Reports directly to the Nurse Case Manager and Director of Nursing.
Care Comfort Hospice

CNA Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant

Overview: We are looking for a Home Health Aide/Certified Nurse Assistant to provide assistance with hospice patients. Responsibilities and skills include: Provide health care services in patients residences Perform domestic and household tasks Assist with clients personal care activities Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition Maintain patients care records and document provided services Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support Proven working experience as home health aide Ability to monitor vital signs and to collect specimens Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards Caring and compassionate personality First Aid training Valid driver’s license Benefits: Generous time off with pay for full-time employees 401(k) plan for eligible employees Insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees Short & Long-term disability Life Insurance
RN Hospice Full-time
Care Comfort Hospice

Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Case Manager

$5k Retention bonus I. Qualifications Skilled Nurse from an Accredited program currently licensed and in good standing with the Minneapolis State Board of Nursing. One to 2 years’ experience in nursing in an acute care setting or 1-year experience in home health, hospice or comparable experience is preferred. Desire to learn and demonstration of aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care required. II. Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the Visit Nurse to coordinate and provide the highest level of hospice care to patients and families. The Visit Nurse works in conjunction with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Nursing (DON) and the Interdisciplinary Team to: · provide hands-on clinical nursing, interacting with patients, family, physicians, Interdisciplinary Team members, and other health care professionals involved in the patient’s care. · assess and coordinate a pain/symptom management program formulated with the participation of family and patient, attending physician and the Interdisciplinary Team, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of pain/symptom control to enhance quality of life. · assist in facilitating freedom of choice, relief of suffering and death with dignity for patients facing end of life issues. · provide support and education for families based on the hospice philosophy of care. Care includes physical, psychological, spiritual, and financial comfort. · participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and up-dates the Plan of Care (POC) for assigned patients based on identified problems and needs. · ensure all services provided are in accordance with the patient’s POC. · ensure the POC involves the active participation of the patient, family, PCP, and the Interdisciplinary Team · provide Nurse Case Manager with appropriate information to coordinate all services related to hospice care for assigned patients. Coordination of services include communicating and making referrals for home health aide/homemaker, chaplain, social worker, volunteer, and ancillary services, as well as ordering medications and Durable Medical Equipment · educate patient and family on the disease process and expectation related to the disease progression. · assist with CQI activities. · work as a team member at all times and uphold the Hospice Code of Ethics · provide care to manage patient symptoms. · utilize the medication formulary whenever possible for the management of patient symptoms. · reports to DON as patient condition changes, changes in the patient condition that require change in level of care. III. Orientation and Training Care Comfort Hospice will provide orientation and training, as necessary, to assist the Case Manager Nurse in performing the responsibilities listed above. Training may be in-house or outside seminars. Evidence of orientation and training will become part of the personnel file. IV. On Call The Case Manager Nurse will be on call according to scheduling. During the hours when on call, the Visit Nurse is expected to follow On Call Protocol and to respond to all pages within 20 minutes. V. Accountability Reports directly to the Nurse Case Manager and Director of Nursing. The Nurse Case Manager will work under the direction of the Director of Nursing.