Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Hospice Saratoga/Washington/Montgomery County

Trinity Health • Saratoga, NY

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Hospice is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Hospice Home Care Team, serving patients and families in Saratoga, Washington, and Montgomery counties. The RN provides individualized, patient-centered end-of-life care in patients’ homes and works with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends, holidays, or on-call duties stated. Training, orientation, preceptors, and ongoing mentorship are provided, including specialized training in hospice and end-of-life care. A ride-along with an experienced preceptor may be arranged before applying.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
• Associate degree in Nursing; a BSN is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience as an RN.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

• BSN.
• RN 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 team members including aides, LPNs, medical directors, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, complementary therapists, and volunteers.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain relationships with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.

Benefits

• Full benefits through St. Peter’s Health Partners.
• National pre-tax mileage reimbursement.
• Supplied laptop for meetings and charting.
• Comprehensive orientation and specialized hospice and end-of-life care training.
• Dedicated preceptors, ongoing mentorship, and a supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree