Minimum 1 year RN experience, ideally in Hospice/Home Care or acute care
Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building
Understanding of Hospice principles preferred
Responsibilities
Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive care plans
Provide compassionate end-of-life care in patients' homes
Collaborate closely with aides, LPNs, medical directors, NPs, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers
Support patients and families through the hospice process
Engage in ongoing training and development in end-of-life care
Benefits
Monday to Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays
Work-life balance emphasized
Opportunity for ride-along with experienced preceptors
Supportive team environment
Training provided in end-of-life care
Full Job Description
Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift
Description: Join this satisfied Hospice Employee! "It is a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together! This is exactly how I feel since becoming a Community Hospice RN. Caring for our patients is a rewarding life changing experience. Our environment fosters teamwork, I have truly met some of the most amazing people who have made a lifelong impact. I work Monday through Friday with no weekends or holidays or on-call! For me, this creates work life balance. I absolutely love my job!" Teresa A. Full-Time Hospice Homecare/Case Manager - RN (Saratoga/Washington/Montgomery Counties)
The Community Hospice has a wonderful opportunity for a full-time RN (Monday to Friday) to work as part of our Hospice Home Care Team caring for patients and families residing in Saratoga/Washington/Montgomery county areas.
Workdays are Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30 pm
Responsibilities:
Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, to develop a comprehensive plan of care to provide added support to patients and families in their homes.
Provide compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients and families in the comfort of their homes.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with a team (our teams include Aides, LPNs, medical directors and NPs with specialized expertise in end of life care, social workers, chaplains, complementary therapists and volunteers).
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-preferably in Hospice/Home Care or acute care.
Valid Driver's License and Reliable vehicle
The RN must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written
High level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
Understanding of Hospice principles preferred
Training provided in end of life care.
No hospice experience? No problem. We welcome nurses who are passionate about caring for others and are committed to learning.
Explore the Role Before You Apply
We are happy to arrange a ride-along opportunity with one of our experienced preceptors so you can learn more about hospice nursing firsthand.
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
