Compassionate Hospice Field RN - Nassau/Suffolk

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a field-based role across Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York. The incumbent will perform age-specific nursing care using the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and the health team, and lead the patient-care unit team.

The role emphasizes pre-admission assessment, home health supervision, and education of aides and caregivers, with an on-call rotation and ongoing quality improvement participation.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of job entry date.
• Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 2+ years of nursing experience: med/surg, hospice, home care preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in acute care – med/surg strongly preferred.
• Experience in community health, hospice, and home care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-admission screening and initial nursing health assessment on new patients; assess body systems; develops nursing plan of care and goals.
• Provides nursing care to patients including supervising diet, medication, activity level, safety in the home and activities of daily living.
• Evaluates provision of nursing care including therapy and supportive services; contracts with agency nurses as needed.
• Trains and evaluates home health aides and personal care workers in the patient’s home; recommends personnel changes to Hospice administration.
• Determines the need for, and recommends rental or purchase of medical equipment and supplies; evaluates equipment condition and need for repairs.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a field-based role across Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York. The incumbent will perform age-specific nursing care using the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and the health team, and lead the patient-care unit team.

The role emphasizes pre-admission assessment, home health supervision, and education of aides and caregivers, with an on-call rotation and ongoing quality improvement participation.