Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Hospice Saratoga/Washington County
About The Position
The Community Hospice is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse to join its Hospice Home Care Team, caring for patients and families in the Saratoga, Washington, and Montgomery County areas. The RN provides compassionate end-of-life care in patients’ homes and coordinates with an interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive, individualized plans of care and support for patients and families. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities stated in the employee testimonial. The organization provides an orientation program, specialized end-of-life and hospice training, preceptors, and ongoing mentorship. Nurses without hospice experience are welcome if they are passionate about caring for others and committed to learning. Ride-along opportunities with experienced preceptors are available before applying. The role includes national pre-tax mileage reimbursement, a supplied laptop for meetings and charting, and full benefits through St. Peter’s Health Partners.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- High level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Registered Nurse experience in hospice, home care, or acute care.
- Understanding of hospice principles.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive plan of care that provides support to patients and families in their homes.
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients and families in their homes.
- Work closely with aides, LPNs, medical directors, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, complementary therapists, and volunteers.
Benefits
- Full benefits through St. Peter’s Health Partners.
- National pre-tax mileage reimbursement.
- Supplied laptop for meetings and charting.
- Orientation, specialized training, dedicated preceptors, and ongoing mentorship.
- No weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities, as described in the employee testimonial.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
