Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Admissions - Community Hospice

Seeking candidate to work 4- 10 hour days/evenings hours 10am-8pm

Start your day from home once trained!

The Community Hospice has a rewarding opportunity for a full-time RN to work as a part of our Admissions Team in Hospice Home Care with cross training for admissions to other levels of care

Position Highlights:

• National pre-taxed mileage reimbursement

• Meetings and charting conducted via supplied lap top

• Comprehensive orientation provided

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What you will do:

The Hospice Admissions RN admits patients to home care hospice services

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the patient's community physician and our hospice medical directors to confirm eligibility for hospice services.
• The workday includes two home care admissions to Hospice
• Will go to patients' homes to complete the initial assessment of patient/family needs and begins implementation including ordering medications, medical equipment, supplies and support from our interdisciplinary team which includes social workers, chaplains, volunteers, complementary therapists, home health aides, and more!
• Ensures a smooth hand-off to the Hospice Case Manager.
• Corporate office is 445 New Karner Road-Albany NY with satellite offices in Catskill and Saratoga NY. Admissions are across 8 counties: Columbia, Greene, Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Washington. Your region is considered in patient assignment.

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 year experience as an RN required, 2 years RN experience with recent acute and/or hospice experience is preferred
• A bility to navigate through several EMR platforms
• Good communication skills to collaborate with community partners and work with an interdisciplinary team.
• Reliable Vehicle and Driver's License

Training provided in end of life care.

Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation, preceptors and a supportive work environment.

Apply today for more information.

Pay Range: $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.