Registered Nurse - Home Health/Hospice
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Day Shift: 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 17:00). On-call rotation required during weekends.
Job Description
The Registered Nurse will provide care in a home health and hospice setting, focusing on end-of-life care for patients with serious illnesses. The role requires a compassionate approach to patient care, ensuring that families receive support during a difficult time. Responsibilities also include medication administration and pain management, along with symptom assessment and management.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient intake assessments and interviews.
- Administer medications and manage pain using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Perform symptom assessments and manage complications such as altered mental status and nausea.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding treatment options and care plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Participate in on-call rotations for urgent patient visits as needed.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
- Active RN license in the state required.
- BLS certification is required.
- Previous experience in home health or hospice preferred.
- Epic experience is preferred.
- End-of-Life care experience is highly desirable.
Why ARMStaffing?
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
- Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
- Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
- SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
- SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!