Job Description
Overview:
Rates starting at $35 per hour.
We are offering a $6,000 Sign On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).
Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.
Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.
Become part of the VNA Hospice team where you will be appreciated for providing in-home palliative and hospice services to people in Armstrong, Butler, and surrounding counties. Thrive by making a real difference in the lives of people who need your support and care during extensive treatment and also at end of life. Enjoy a great work culture, unique work options and schedules, while building heartfelt relationships with those needing personalized care.
To provide all aspects of skilled nursing care and management of patients who are terminally ill or have a life-threatening disease. Supervises the aide(s) and Hospice Patient/Family Support Volunteer. Actively provides supervision of LPNs as it relates to patient care. Reports admission information and changes in the patient’s condition to the Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) and implements changes to the plan of care as discussed. Provides timely and appropriate patient/family education and support based on diagnosis and expected outcomes.
Identifies need for other internal and external patient care services, makes appropriate referrals, and coordinates the overall care provided to the patient. Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities. Consistently provides responsible, professional guidance and support to the LPNs to assure continued clinical growth and excellence. Presents positive attitude through change, supports all organizational activities and processes directly benefitting the entire VNA Family of Services. Actively supports team members in every aspect of delivering care and daily responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing and possesses a current license, in good standing, from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver’s license.
Benefits
Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:
*based on employment status*
FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan
Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program
Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.
Typical Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. rotating weekends and on-call Shift: Daylight
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Internship, Immediate start, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work, Monday to Friday,