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Position(s) Available: Hospice & Community Care is Hiring!

From a generous paid time off package to continuing education credits, from a team oriented environment to appreciation activities, apply today and reap the benefits of working for Hospice & Community Care.
 
Mission: To provide personalized care and comfort to help patients and families live better with serious illness through end of life.
 
Various Shifts and FT/PT/PRN Opportunities
 
• Administrative Assistant- Home Hospice
• Associate Development Officer
• Chaplain
• Graphic Designer/Writer
• Hospice Aide (CNA)
• LPN
• Physician
• RN
• Social Worker
 
Please visit: www.hospicecommunity.org for more information. EOE

Position Available: Chaplain, St. Luke's Hospice

St. Luke’s Hospice is seeking a chaplain to join our staff of 7 chaplains in providing interfaith, non-denominational spiritual care to patients and families across our six county service area, and at our Brian Perrin Hospice House.  

Since Spiritual Care is a core Hospice component, we expect skills in assessment and communication, the ability to work cross-culturally, and strength in documentation.   Training in Clinical Pastoral Education and Chaplain Board Certification are pluses.    A link to the job requisition R096613 can be found at R096613 Chaplain - Workday (myworkday.com) .  We look forward to meeting you and discussing this vital position.

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Position Available: Advanced Practice Provider, Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine is recruiting for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider on the HUP inpatient Palliative Care consult service. The NP/PA will join our interdisciplinary team to provide recommendations for pain and symptom management, psychosocial support, and advance care planning for patients and families facing serious illness. This is a full time position, Mon-Fri from 8:30am-5pm. No on-call or weekend requirements. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience as an advance practice provider. Experience in hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics is also helpful but not required. 

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_pennmedicine/external/gateway/viewFromLink.html?
jobPostId=130414&localeCode=en-us

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Position(s) Available: Lehigh Valley Health Network is hiring experienced Registered Nurses for the Hospice Department! These positions are eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus!
Job Summary:
Provides and directs the provision of nursing care for hospice patients and implements the total palliative care in support of the prescribed medical team plan. Plans, organizes, and directs hospice care in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the individual and families within their homes and communities.

Education - Required:
• Associate's Degree Nursing

Education - Preferred:
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Experience - Required:
• 1 year Nursing experience.

Experience - Preferred:
• 2 years Hospice nursing experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Required:
• Ability to build comprehensive reports and effectively convey information to others.
• Ability to deal with crisis situations and make independent judgments.
• Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of home care or hospice conditions.
• Ability to facilitate difficult and complex conversations related to end of life care.
• Knowledge of nursing care process, medication guidelines, and potential side effects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Preferred:
• Highly skilled in verbal and nonverbal communication related to end of life issues.

Licensure - Required:
• Registered Nurse Upon Hire

Certifications - Required:
• CHPN - Certified Hospice And Palliative Nurse Upon Hire and
• CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire and
• Health Services\BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire
To apply, please use the link below: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/lvhn/#/job/27871

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Position(s) Available: Delaware Hospice

Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Hospice Clinical Operations Leader to supervise staff as we
expend in Chester and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania. In addition, we are hiring a C.N.A. and RN for this territory.
Mission: To support every individual, family, and community with compassionate and expert care for serious illness.

Please visit: www.delawarehospice.org/careers

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Position Available: Palliative Medicine Physician, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital

Lancaster General Health, a part of Penn Medicine, is seeking a palliative medicine physician to join a growing program throughout the health system.  There is an opportunity to work in varied clinical settings (inpatient and/or outpatient) that may be tailored to the candidate’s interests. The physician will join an already established interdisciplinary team comprised of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and chaplains.  

The qualified candidate will possess broad clinical knowledge and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  Clinical responsibilities include expert management of physical and emotional symptoms related to serious illness or disease-directed treatment, facilitation of advance care planning discussions, transition planning, and close collaboration with each patient’s primary team.  There is tremendous support from hospital leadership to expand access to high-quality primary and specialty-level palliative care across care settings through scalable models of care delivery.  The candidate will directly report to the Medical Director of Palliative Care, and will have the opportunity to participate in palliative care education and quality improvement initiatives throughout the health system.  
 
 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine (Allopathic/Osteopathic)
• Completion of an accredited residency program
• Completion of an accredited Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
• Completion of an accredited Possess or able to obtain an unrestricted PA Medical License
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• 2-3 years of experience as a Hospice and Palliative physician desirable 

PENN MEDICINE LGH OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:
• 100% Tuition Assistance at the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
• Child Care Subsidies
• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH combines a Nationally Ranked Hospital with great schools, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, local community events and festivals as well as a diverse range of community culture and recreational activities. We are a welcoming and loving community! Our urban downtown features restaurants, bars, art galleries, boutiques, and a walkable urbanity set in a lovely historic setting. The scenic Susquehanna River Valley provides opportunities for fishing, skiing, kayaking, hiking and mountain biking in addition to easy access to NJ shoreline or Delaware beaches. Urban life is easily accessible, with New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. a train ride away. Local universities, Fulton Theatre, the downtown shopping and dining district, and local sports teams make Lancaster a great place to Live, Work and Play.
For more information or to apply, email: [email protected]

ABOUT US
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare). We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with over 800 Licensed beds. Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.

We are recognized as 1 of only 9 hospitals in the entire country with awards in Medicare.Gov, LEAPFROG and Healthgrades Americas 50 Best Hospitals. We have attained five year Magnet recognition status with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and are also the 2018 recipient of the Foster G. McGaw Prize in recognition of our commitment to community service.

For more information or to apply, email: [email protected]

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
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Position Available : Hospice Physician, St. Luke’s University Health Network

St. Luke’s University Health Network, the region’s largest, most established health system and a Truven Top 100 Hospital
is seeking an experienced, board-certified/board-eligible Hospice physician to join St. Luke’s Hospice.

The Hospice Physician will join our dynamic hospice medical leadership team to assist with overseeing our free-standing 14-bed in-patient hospice facility on Black River Road in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. (The St. Luke’s Brian D. Perin Hospice House). This position requires clinical and administrative responsibilities.

This position will play a key role in advancing the mission, operations, and services of the Visiting Nurse Association of St. Luke’s Home Health/ Hospice, Inc. (DBA- St. Luke’s Hospice) / (DBA- St. Luke’s Home Health). Our multi-disciplinary team consists of 2 Board-Certified Hospice & Palliative Care physicians, 2 Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Chaplains, Hospice Aides, Volunteers and 3 ACGME Fellows per year.

Department Highlights:
• We are expanding the home-based Hospice program and are active within the VNA’ Home Health program in coordinating novel and highly successful palliative based programs for advanced Heart Failure and COPD
• St. Luke’s Hospice is involved in teaching at many levels throughout the network and within the community
• 14 inpatient bed free-standing hospice facility
St. Luke’s Hospice is passionate and dedicated to the growth of hospice services in the communities we serve. Our hospice works in tandem with the St. Luke’s University Health Networks Palliative Care Department and to demonstrate exemplary and compassionate clinical skills and embrace a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach to end-of-life care.

Qualifications
Candidates must be Board-Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and be able to demonstrate clinical, administrative and educational leadership. Candidates should have an aptitude for mentoring and staff development. In addition, candidates must have:

 A minimum of five years of clinical experience in Hospice/Palliative Care
 PA State medical license (at the time of employment)

In joining St. Luke’s University Health Network, you will enjoy:
 The opportunity to join a progressive, well-trained team of Hospice professionals and physicians
 Work in an academic environment with the ability to provide education to hospice and non-hospice professionals
 Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
 A culture in which innovation is highly valued
 Exceptional compensation package with relocation assistance
 Rich benefits package including malpractice, health insurance, CME allowance, and retirement benefits

Contact information
If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact:
Jillian Fiorino
Physician Recruiter
[email protected]

Link to the job listing : http://www.practicematch.com/physicians/job-details.cfm/720365
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Position Available:  The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- Penn Medicine is seeking a Staff Chaplain in Palliative Care

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary: 

The Staff Chaplain in Palliative Care provides spiritual care in the manner consistent with the Hospital of the  University of Pennsylvania- Penn Medicine's mission, vision and values.  Committed to respecting the dignity, faith tradition, culture and/or philosophical world view of each individual, loved ones and staff, chaplains support and guide the spiritual climate of the entity. The foundation of the Chaplain services is the spirit of inclusiveness. Additionally, when requested, the Staff Chaplain will facilitate communication and connection between individuals and their religious/spiritual communities.  As an active member of the Interdisciplinary Palliative care team, the chaplain will act as a consultant to the primary clinical team, service lines and other departments. The palliative care chaplain educates students, residents, nurses, fellows and CPE interns about spiritual assessment and spiritual care generally and specifically as it relates to the care of patients receiving palliative care and their families. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide spiritual care, evaluation and assessment of spiritual needs for patients, loved ones and staff.
• Supports the end of life care for patients by offering spiritual care support and counseling to patients and families.
• Participate in and/or facilitate patient care conferences as determined to assess patient/family understanding of illness, prognosis, goals and preferences.
• Respond to requests for spiritual support in a timely manner. 
• Fulfill regulatory requirements for spiritual assessment and documentation. 
• Act as liaison between the palliative care team and spiritual care department 
• Participate in the offering of worship opportunities, meeting ritual and sacramental needs. 
• Assist in coordinating community clergy and religious visitors. 
• Serve on institutional and palliative care departmental committees as appropriate 
• Promote an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care. 
• Participate in maintenance of proper administrative procedures for the department in accordance with institutional policy. 
• Record spiritual care in EMR to effectively communicate with all members of the patient care team.
• Participation in inpatient consultation psychosocial team clinical responsibilities
• Participate in the department’s continuous quality improvement process.
• Contribute to the wider community through research, publication and teaching as requested. Education may include training of   medical trainees, CPE students and staff. 
• Participate in weekly palliative care interdisciplinary meetings and departmental staff meetings. 
• Participate in regular professional development activities. • Participate in regular supervision. 

Credentials:

Must be certified by and in good standing with the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Canadian Association for Spiritual Care, American Association of Pastoral Counselors, or the National Association of Jewish Chaplains. Certification required within 1 year of hire. 

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Master of Arts or Science in Divinity from a recognized institution (Required)
Bachelor of Arts or Science from a recognized institution (Required)
CPE in Pastoral/Spiritual Care (Required)
2+ years practice in pastoral care (Preferred)
Experience working in pluralistic setting (Preferred)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Staff Chaplain- Palliative Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (pennmedicine.org)