Registered Nurse – Hospice – Full-Time-Days
About The Position
As one of the newest members working in NewYork-Presbyterian, you’ll undoubtedly impact the lives of hospice patients and their families while continuously to grow both personally and professionally. This position requires an RN experienced and knowledgeable in hospice care in the assisted living and nursing home facilities. Also, an understanding of the Medicare hospice benefit, hospice diagnoses, and end of life disease processes is essential. You’ll be a frontline contact for patients, families, physicians, and hospitals of hospice referrals. Responsible for coordinating patient services and communicating with colleagues in the field. This is an opportunity to join a strong, compassionate, growing team of professionals committed to quality end of life care in patient’s homes, skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. This is a full-time hospice opportunity with varied shift availability. Shifts are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. This position at Lawrence Community Health Services–Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care is offsite of the NYPW complex and is in Scarsdale NY.
Requirements
- Two years of experience in a hospice or home care agency
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Current New York State RN license
- BCLS certification (American Heart Association)
- Driver’s License and a reliable car
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer proficiency
Nice To Haves
- 3-5 years of Hospice experience
- Experience in Assisted Living and Nursing Home Facilities
- Ability to be flexible
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills
- Ability to function independently
- Ability to work as strong, committed member of our hospice interdisciplinary team of professionals
Responsibilities
- Coordinating patient services
- Communicating with colleagues in the field
- Frontline contact for patients, families, physicians, and hospitals of hospice referrals
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Recognition for experience, education, and licensure
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
