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Hospice RN

Lifesong Hospice·Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania

$90,000 - $90,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 11 hours ago
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About the role

Perform comprehensive assessments and develop personalized care plans to manage symptoms and maintain quality of life for hospice patients. Coordinate with community health professionals and provide essential healthcare instructions to patients and their families.

  • Day Shift Hospice RN Position
  • Salaried position starts at 90K with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
  • Service Area is Harrisburg/Hershey/Mechanicsburg
  • Hospice or Home Care Experience Preferred

Lifesong Hospice is a subsidiary of Country Meadows Retirement Communities. Lifesong is now hiring a Full-time Hospice RN to join our dynamic team!

Do you thrive in having meaningful one-on-one connections with patients with smaller caseloads to do so?

Do you prefer the autonomy in flexing your nursing skills but want access to a full support team when you need it?

We value that, too, and offer it!

Join our team as a RN and connect with our clients in the comfort of their home.

Your critical thinking skills and compassion will help manage their symptoms and maintain a quality of life for better peace of mind for them and their families.

You’ll have direct access to our support team and an on-call staff whenever you need it so you can focus on doing what you do best: Making a Difference

Our investment in you

  • Above standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k)
  • PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
  • Up to 23 days paid time off your first year, including your birthday and Personal Day of Meaning and opportunity to roll over unused time
  • Weekly mileage reimbursement
  • Hospice certification incentive program-earn $2,000 more a year
  • Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
  • Excellent vision and dental
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability
  • Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
  • Family and medical leave
  • Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
  • Wellness reimbursement incentives

Our support for you

  • Locally and family-owned, private company
  • Patient-engagement focus with caseloads fewer than 18
  • 24/7 direct access to your support team
  • On-staff clinical experts to train, mentor and celebrate you
  • Career paths and continuing education
  • Dedicated full-time weekend and evening on-call team
  • Employee assistance program for you and your family
  • Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
  • Helping Hand interest-free loans

Benefits

may vary based on employment status.

Hospice RN Responsibilities

  • Completes initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
  • Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
  • Develops a care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
  • Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
  • Provides healthcare instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
  • Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care.
  • Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
  • Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques, as appropriate.
  • Reports the status of schedule and rescheduled assignments, late arrivals, no-shows, and outstanding follow-up appointments to the Team Director/Director of Clinical Operations.

Hospice RN Qualifications

  • Registered nurse RN with current licensure to practice professional nursing in Pennsylvania.
  • Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
  • Minimum one year of experience; experience in the area of palliative care, geriatric care, or hospice nursing preferred.
  • Self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and handle pressure and delicate situations.
  • A state driver’s license in good standing, and maintain an automobile in good working order.
  • High proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, cellular technology, and EMR required.
  • Able to perform the physical tasks that are needed in this role.

About Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care

Lifesong co-workers connect with our clients in the comfort of their home by personalizing hospice care plans tailored to their preferences and needs and helping them transition to be as comfortable as possible. We seek to celebrate the meaning of their lives and ensure their unique legacy is honored. We want to inspire our caregivers to create harmony for each unique life story—their Lifesong.

EOE

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Pennsylvania and a graduate of an NLN accredited nursing school. Requires at least one year of experience, a valid driver's license, and proficiency with EMR and computer technology.

  • professional certificate
  • Case Management
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Compassionate Care
  • Microsoft Office
  • Geriatric Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Nursing Process
  • Symptom Management
  • Palliative Care
  • EMR Proficiency

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$90,000 - $90,000/yr
Location
Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Lifesong Hospice

Country Meadows Retirement Communities includes 9 campuses in Pennsylvania and Maryland and a non-profit affiliate, Ecumenical Retirement Community. It’s a wonderful thing to feel at home while you are at work. To consider your co-workers your friends. To feel respected and...

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Hospice RN demand in Pennsylvania

Hospice RN roles in Pennsylvania are typically in steady demand as providers look for nurses who can support patients and families in home-based and end-of-life care settings. This role is competitive because employers often prefer a BSN and want at least two years of nursing experience in community health or hospice care, along with an active Pennsylvania license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, and confirm your hospice or community health experience is clearly reflected in your application.

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