Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
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Clinton and Lycoming Communities | Full-Time | UPMC Family Hospice
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Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
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Every 4th Weekend and 2 Holidays per year
Looking for a nursing role that gives you time, trust, and true patient connection?
UPMC Family Hospice is hiring Full-Time Registered Nurses (RNs) to cover the greater Jersey Shore area, primarily within Clinton and Lycoming Counties
This role offers the opportunity to provide one-on-one care in patients' homes, build meaningful relationships, and enjoy a more sustainable pace of nursing- all with the stability, benefits, and growth opportunities of UPMC.
Assignments are based on patient need and proximity to your home, with opportunities available across the communities.
Why Nurses Choose UPMC Family Hospice
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One patient at a time - No call lights, no constant interruptions
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Autonomy with support - You're trusted to practice independently, backed by a full interdisciplinary team
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Flexible scheduling: 8- or 10-hour shifts; dedicated weekend program with premium pay and benefits
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Sign-on bonuses available: For both new graduates and experienced RNs
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Career ladder for advancement: Grow clinically without leaving patient care
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Mileage reimbursed at the federal rate
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Comprehensive UPMC benefits: Medical, retirement, tuition reimbursement, discounted RN-to-BSN programs
What You'll Do
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Deliver skilled nursing care to patients in their homes throughout assigned Pittsburgh-area communities
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Develop and manage plans of care in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary partners
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Provide patient and family education that promotes independence and recovery
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Complete required documentation (OASIS, visit notes, orders) electronically using a provided laptop
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Contribute to high-quality, patient-centered outcomes while maintaining regulatory standards
This Role Is a Great Fit If You:
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Want meaningful time with patients and families
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Are seeking flexibility without sacrificing benefits or support
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Value autonomy, critical thinking, and relationship-based care
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Are a new graduate looking for mentorship or an experienced RN looking for balance
Qualifications
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Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
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Active RN license (Pennsylvania or compact state eligibility)
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CPR certification (AHA) within 30 days of hire
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Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and required clearances
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Final title and compensation are based on experience, education, and career ladder placement.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX (6) MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU.
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Automotive Insurance
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Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Driver's License
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Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
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Act 33
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Act 34
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OAPSA
*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
