Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Hospice - Admissions
About the role
The Community Hospice has a rewarding opportunity for a full-time RN to work as a part of our Nursing home/Admissions Team across our catchment areas of 9 counties Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p.
Position Highlights:
- National mileage reimbursement is provided
- Meetings and charting conducted via supplied laptop
- Comprehensive orientation provided
- Full benefits through St Peters Health Partners
Responsibilities
- The RN coordinates with the patient's community/nursing home physician and our hospice medical directors to confirm eligibility for hospice services.
- The workday includes two admissions to Hospice.
- Go to nursing homes to complete the initial assessment of patient/family needs and begin implementation including ordering medications, medical equipment, supplies and support from our interdisciplinary team which includes social workers, chaplains, volunteers, complementary therapists, home health aides, and more!
- Ensure a smooth hand-off to the Hospice Case Manager.
Corporate office is 445 New Karner Road—Albany, NY with satellite offices in Catskill and Saratoga, NY. Admissions are across 9 counties: Columbia, Greene, Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Washington, Schoharie. Your region is considered in patient assignment.
Requirements
- 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
- Long term care experience or homecare experience is highly preferred
- Hospice experience highly preferable
- Valid Driver’s License and Reliable vehicle
- Excellent communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and peers
- Must be able to document key information concisely and accurately
- Strong computer skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Benefits
- Full benefits through St Peters Health Partners
- National mileage reimbursement
- Comprehensive orientation provided
Pay
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.