Hospice Field Admissions RN - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus or Student Loan Assistance!

Metropolitan Jewish Health System • New York, NY

1d • $112,000 - $135,600

About The Position

The Hospice Field Admissions RN is a field-based position responsible for conducting initial physical, psychosocial, and health systems assessments to develop plans of care and goals and make recommendations based on patients’ needs. Assessments may take place in patients’ homes, hospitals, or nursing facilities. The RN follows National Hospice Organization standards of practice when admitting patients and ensures the admission process meets current regulations. The role also includes community outreach to physicians and other medical providers to share information about hospice and palliative care and gather feedback for performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• A minimum of two years of experience in Medical-Surgical or Community Health.
• New York State RN licensure.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a customer service environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the position.
• Ability to coordinate resources and personnel in a comprehensive interdisciplinary team environment.
• Teaching, communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with patients and family members of any culture, religion, socioeconomic background, or lifestyle.
• Ability to input clinical data proficiently.
• A high degree of accountability.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Hospice or Oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Word and Excel proficiency.
• CPR-BLS certification preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial physical, psychosocial, and health systems assessments of patients.
• Develop plans of care and goals and make recommendations based on patients’ needs.
• Perform assessments in patients’ homes, hospitals, or nursing facilities.
• Follow National Hospice Organization standards of practice when admitting patients and ensure the admission process meets current regulations.
• Conduct community outreach to physicians and other medical providers to share information about hospice and palliative care.
• Gather provider feedback to inform performance improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus or student loan assistance for clinical staff.
• Free MSN in Education program.
• Tuition reimbursement for full- and part-time staff.
• Dependent tuition reimbursement for clinical staff.
• Generous paid time off, including a birthday day off.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and family members.
• 403(b) retirement plan and employer-paid pension.
• Flexible spending.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) qualified employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time