Registered Nurse (RN) - On-Call Community Hospice
Full-time, night shift position providing on-call hospice care in the Capital Region and Saratoga County areas.
About the Role
As an After-Hours Hospice RN, you will respond to patient and family needs during overnight hours, providing skilled nursing assessments, symptom management, and supportive care in homes and nursing facilities. You will collaborate closely with the hospice care team to ensure continuity of care and promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Provide after-hours nursing visits to hospice patients in home and facility settings.
- Assess and manage symptoms, addressing urgent patient and family needs.
- Provide education, guidance, and emotional support to patients and caregivers.
- Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Communicate changes in patient condition and ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Requirements
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- ASN required; BSN preferred.
- 1 year of RN experience required.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- One to two years of nursing experience in home care.
- Previous hospice or palliative care experience (preferred but not required).
No hospice experience? We welcome RNs who are passionate about providing compassionate care and are eager to learn. Our comprehensive orientation and training programs will help you build the skills necessary to succeed in hospice nursing. Experience hospice nursing firsthand with a ride-along opportunity arranged with one of our experienced nurse preceptors.
Benefits
- Meaningful work making a difference for patients and families when they need it most.
- Comprehensive training and support, including a thorough orientation program and specialized training in hospice and end-of-life care.
- Dedicated preceptors and ongoing mentorship.
- Collaborative care environment working alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, complementary therapists, and volunteers.
- National pre-taxed mileage reimbursement.
- Commitment to your safety with comprehensive training and necessary protective equipment.
Pay
Pay range: $38.00 - $50.18 per hour, 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 based on location.