Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Track - Community Hospice
About The Position
Community Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Hospice Care Team, serving patients and families throughout the Capital Region. The Weekend Track RN provides compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management to patients in their homes and care facilities during weekend hours. The position works every Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with some weekday training required. The role offers an enhanced weekend-track rate and eligibility for full-time medical benefits. The RN works closely with an interdisciplinary team that includes RNs, LPNs, aides, physicians, social workers, chaplains, complementary therapists, and volunteers. Community Hospice provides orientation, specialized training in end-of-life care, preceptors, and a supportive work environment. A Hospice RN Supervisor is available in the office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, with an On-Call RN Supervisor available after hours. Meetings and charting are conducted using a supplied laptop. The employer also provides national pre-tax mileage reimbursement and necessary protective equipment for work in clients’ homes.
Requirements
- Valid New York State RN license.
- Associate’s degree in nursing.
- One to two years of RN experience; home care experience is preferred.
- Flexibility to travel across county borders as needed.
- Ability to navigate several EMR platforms.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing and a reliable vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospice experience is preferred but not required.
- Home care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Visit patients in homes, assisted living settings, nursing facilities, and inpatient settings.
- Provide symptom management and emotional support to patients and families.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Benefits
- Eligible for full-time medical benefits.
- National pre-tax mileage reimbursement.
- Thorough orientation, specialized end-of-life care training, and preceptor support.
- Necessary protective equipment provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
