Inpatient Unit RN (Hospice House)

About the role

We are looking for nurses to join our team. Inquire about per diem opportunities and a 5% night differential.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient/family, physical, emotional, psycho-social, cultural and spiritual assessments to ensure and coordinate the delivery of comprehensive, holistic services by the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team.
• Provide palliative nursing care and symptom control in accordance with physician orders and IDG plan of care.
• Document and enter into EMR all assessments and interventions before the end of the shift.
• Develop and prioritize the interdisciplinary care plan goals of the patient/family, hospice team, and attending physician prior to team meetings.
• Provide anticipatory guidance to the patient/family to assist in preparing for coping with events as they occur.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally (in person and by phone) and in writing.
• Revise nursing diagnosis, goals and interventions, expected outcomes, and plan of care based on assessment of data and input of patients and family members prior to the weekly IDG meeting.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Valid New York State nursing license.
• Minimum of at least 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Minimum of at least 1 year ICU, Med-Surg, ER, or similar required; one year of hospice experience preferred.
• Venipuncture and IV placement certification preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Ability to exercise critical thinking skills.
• Skill to prioritize and handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and stressful situations.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Work Environment

• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds of supplies and/or equipment.
• Moderate/high level of possible exposure to infectious agents.
• Routine duties involve potential for direct exposure to blood or body fluids.

Schedule

• Per Diem 12.5-hour shifts (7:00am-7:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am), both day and night shifts available.
• 6 shifts/month with flexibility.
• 1 holiday/year.

Pay

$44.87–$47/hour; 5% night differential for night shifts.

Benefits

• Company-matched 403b.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care.