On Call RN

Are you a compassionate caregiver looking to serve your local community? Our hospice nurses have the honor and privilege of providing compassionate physical, emotional, and spiritual end-of-life care, with comfort, dignity, and respect.

Too often we underestimate the power that compassion can have in a person’s life. Imagine coming to work every day knowing that the role you have will tremendously impact the life of every patient and family you serve. At Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc, our clinical team serves the community we live in, our neighbors.

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc. provides an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare. While hospice care is not curative physically, we provide comfort and healing to the emotional and spiritual aspects of the patient. We also provide support and care for our families and caregivers as they navigate some of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Not only will your presence soothe for the moment, but you will be able to walk alongside your patients and their families and caregivers throughout their time on the hospice journey.

At Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc. our dynamic team of employees is what makes us highly rated for quality of care. Whether you provide care on the frontlines or support our robust clinical team, the rewards are endless.

What We Are Looking For

Job Title: On Call RN

Schedule: Variable | 8pm - 8:30am | 12/36 or 12/40 hours

Pay structure: Flat on call rate plus hourly rate for visits. This position is eligible for mileage reimbursement

A vital component of this position is communication and collaboration with all members of the care team to ensure a seamless transition/hand off between shifts for the purpose of continuity of care. This position will be on-call to ensure we provide the best care possible 24/7 to each of our patients as we experience an increasing patient census and growing need for hospice services within the community.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with current and valid NYS Registered Nurse license is required; BSN preferred
• 3-5 years recent clinical nursing experience with minimum 2 years medical surgical experience in an institutional setting, home care or skilled nursing facility preferred
• Hospice admission and end-of-life care experience preferred
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, EMRs and ability to learn new software programs
• Must have daily access to a vehicle, valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and auto insurance to travel to patient locations
• Commitment to the HOSC mission and philosophy of care
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and workforce in a personable and effective manner
• Able to communicate effectively, while sustaining a caring, kind, and professional disposition
• Communicates with Hospice Interdisciplinary Team members on a timely basis regarding changes in patient’s condition that occurs during their shift.
• Provide timely visits to home, hospital or skilled nursing facility in any part of Orange/Sullivan counties anytime during assigned shift.

What benefits are offered?
In alignment with our mission, Hospice provides a wide range of benefits to ensure our employees have the personal tools needed in order to be successful. Hospice provides:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 403B retirement, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Hospice recognizes the value of having a much-needed work life balance.

• Hospice is proud to provide generous paid time off (PTO), sick time, and paid holidays!

We are also committed to helping our employees prepare for the future. We offer:

• Tuition reimbursement/assistance for college courses and continuing education programs.
• A 403b retirement savings plan! HOSC will match up to 3% of employee contributions.
• EOE, including disability/vets.

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc. provides an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare. While hospice care is not curative physically, we provide comfort and healing to the emotional and spiritual aspects of the patient. We also provide support and care for our families and caregivers as they navigate some of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Not only will your presence soothe for the moment, but you will be able to walk alongside your patients and their families and caregivers throughout their time on the hospice journey.