RN Liaison - Weekend Track Community Hospice

Trinity Health • Albany, NY

1d • $38 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Hospice has a rewarding opportunity for a RN to work as a part of our Hospice Intake RN Team serving as a Liaison and Hospice RN in local hospitals (Capital Region-primarily Ellis and Samaritan Hospitals). Schedule: Only Every Saturday and Sunday 7am - 7:30pm. No days during the week after training period St. Peter's Health Partners Highlights: Mileage Reimbursement Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules What you will do: Evaluate patients for eligibility and interest in hospice services, describes the support and care available from hospice along with the benefits of hospice care. Coordinate with the patient’s community physician and our hospice medical directors to confirm eligibility for hospice services. Gather information and ensure a smooth handoff to the hospice RN admitting the patient/family to services. Admits patients to hospice inpatient services upon eligibility, Develops a hospice plan of care and collaborates with the hospice interdisciplinary team and the acute care team. Work closely with the hospital case management department. What you will need: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred 1-2 years recent acute care RN experience Hospice or RN Liaison experience a plus but not required. The RN must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written Valid Driver's License and Reliable vehicle High level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers Understanding of Hospice principles preferred Training provided in end of life care. Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation, preceptors and a supportive work environment. Apply today for more information. Enhanced rate for weekend track: $57.90/hr Experience based pay range for NON-weekend track: $38.00-$50.18 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
• Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred
• 1-2 years recent acute care RN experience
• The RN must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written
• Valid Driver's License and Reliable vehicle
• High level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
• Understanding of Hospice principles preferred

Nice To Haves

• Hospice or RN Liaison experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients for eligibility and interest in hospice services
• Describes the support and care available from hospice along with the benefits of hospice care
• Coordinate with the patient’s community physician and our hospice medical directors to confirm eligibility for hospice services
• Gather information and ensure a smooth handoff to the hospice RN admitting the patient/family to services
• Admits patients to hospice inpatient services upon eligibility
• Develops a hospice plan of care and collaborates with the hospice interdisciplinary team and the acute care team
• Work closely with the hospital case management department

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees