Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Hospice - Nursing Homes
About The Position
The Community Hospice has a wonderful opportunity for a Full-Time RN to work as part of our Hospice Care Team caring for patients and families in local Nursing Homes in the Capital Region (Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer Counties). Work days are Monday to Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. Case managers are assigned specific nursing homes to minimize travel. National pre-taxed mileage reimbursement. Meetings and charting conducted via supplied lap top. Comprehensive orientation provided. Full benefits through St Peters Health partners. As an RN you will case manage patients in the Nursing home setting and respond to symptom management needs of our Hospice patients and coordinate with our team to provide added support to residents and families. Collaborate with the nursing home in the care of the hospice patient.
Requirements
- A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
- Associates Degree in Nursing
- 1 year experience as an RN required
- Long term care experience is a MUST
- Valid Driver's License and Reliable vehicle
- The RN must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written
- High level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
- Previous hospice experience preferred but NOT required
Responsibilities
- Case manage patients in the Nursing home setting
- Respond to symptom management needs of our Hospice patients
- Coordinate with our team to provide added support to residents and families
- Collaborate with the nursing home in the care of the hospice patient
Benefits
- National pre-taxed mileage reimbursement
- Meetings and charting conducted via supplied lap top
- Comprehensive orientation provided
- Full benefits through St Peters Health partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
