Hospice RN

Position Summary: Evaluates, admits, and provides case management to patients and families for Hospice services. Coordinates care and services in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Provides education to patients, families, and providers regarding the hospice philosophy. Provides an ongoing assessment of patients, ensuring appropriate initiation of care plans, services/levels, and assessment information that accurately reflects the patient’s clinical, functional, and psychosocial needs. Serves as a resource and main contact to patients and families through the end-of-life process; ensuring quality of life, best practice hospice care, and patient’s/family’s wishes are maintained and met with dignity and respect.

Education & Experience - Applicants must possess the following qualifications or an equivalent combination of education and experience:

Education

• A graduate of an approved school of professional nursing, who is a Licensed New York State Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of one year of experience as a clinical nurse in a hospital or home care agency; or BSN and a minimum of 6 months experience in hospital or homecare.

Experience:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of one year of experience as a clinical nurse in a hospital or home care agency.
• OR BSN and a minimum of 6 months experience in hospital or homecare.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Credential Requirements

• Licensed New York State Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current NYS driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skill, & Ability Requirements

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interviewing skills.
• Good organizational and computer skills.

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Job Code: 266

Salary Range: $73,652 - $103,854