Employment Type:Full time
Shift:Day Shift
Description:Full-Time Hospice Intake & Admissions RN Are you an RN who values meaningful connections and wants to make a difference at one of life's most important moments? Join The Community Hospice as part of our Central Intake & Admissions Team, where your expertise helps ensure patients and families receive compassionate, seamless care when they need it most.
Monday - Friday 8a-4:30pWhat you will do:- Serve as a key liaison between patients, families, providers, and our interdisciplinary teamReview and coordinate referrals to determine hospice eligibility in collaboration with physicians and care teams
- Meet patients where they are-at home or in care facilities-to complete initial assessments
- Initiate care plans, including ordering medications, medical equipment, and supportive services
- Partner with social workers, chaplains, aides, therapists, and volunteers to provide holistic care
- Ensure a smooth, supportive handoff to the Hospice Case Manager
Where You'll Work:- This role offers a dynamic schedule, combining:
- Time in our central intake office in Albany
- Field visits to patients in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living communities across the region
What you will need:- A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
- Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred
- 1 year experience as an RN required. Home care experience (1+ year) strongly preferred
- Hospice or end-of-life care experience is a plus
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Strong communication skills-you connect easily with patients, families, and clinical teams
- Clear, concise documentation abilities
- Comfort with computers and electronic health records
- Excellent organization and time management skills
Apply today for more information. We can also arrange a time for you to shadow one of our preceptors.
See why RNs who transition to hospice love what they do!
Pay Range: $38.00-$50.18
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
