Hospice Nurse

Do you believe that no one should ever die alone? We do.

Our hospice nurses have the honor and privilege of delivering the most compassionate care at an extremely sensitive and vulnerable time. For United Hospice, it is about caring for and honoring the singular journey of each of our patients, of caring for the whole person.

Joining our team means deciding to join a team and take a meaningful journey, where your compassion, empathy, and skill can shine. We know, that as a team, we make a difference in the lives of those we care for when it matters most.

We are growing and have multiple openings available for full-time Hospice Nurses to join our team in both Rockland and Orange Counties.

The salary is $80k - $100k annually, commensurate with education, applicable experience, licensing and certifications.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick pay, holiday pay, etc.), employer paid basic life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program and other additional perks.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct care to patients utilizing accepted standards of nursing practice and consistent with agency policies and procedures
• Administers medications and treatments according to established policy and procedure and documents all interventions for accuracy
• Performs thorough and accurate resident assessments and provides appropriate follow-up and documentation of all findings and interventions
• Documents assessments, interventions, resident responses to treatments, and all communications/conferences/IDT meeting, care plans and discharges
• Conducts the admission process for all new residents
• Generates the initial plan of care and performs ongoing assessments and care plan updates in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team
• Performs ongoing symptom assessments of resident and family needs and institutes the appropriate interventions
• Documents in the electronic medical records system accurately; completes the entries timely to reflect the patient's condition consistent with the plan of care
• Collaborates and coordinates effectively with clinical and support staff to conduct the daily care of the resident
• Maintains proficiency in managing intravenous access devices including intravenous medication administration
• Informs the physician and other staff of changes in patient needs, condition, and outcome of interventions
• Participates in hospice-sponsored in-service training as required
• Accepts other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid and current NYS Registered Nurse license is required; BSN preferred
• Two years recent clinical nursing experience with strong clinical skills including one year recent Med-Surg. experience required
• Complies with accepted nursing professional standards and practices
• Commits to take and pass the hospice and palliative care nursing certification exam (CHPN) within three years of hire if not currently certified
• Commitment to the Hospice Philosophy of Care
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and workforce in a personable and effective manner
• Able to communicate effectively, while sustaining a caring, kind and professional disposition
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, EMRs and ability to learn new software programs
• Hospice admission and end-of-life care experience preferred
• Must have daily access to a vehicle, valid driver's license/acceptable driving record and auto insurance to travel to patient locations
• Flexible schedule with weekend rotation as needed

At United Hospice, we are dedicated to honoring life, giving care, and bringing comfort to our patients and families in Rockland and Orange Counties.

United Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer