Contract RN - Hospice Field Nurse

Nurses Direct; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance available upon start of assignment

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Registered Nurse for hospice care management, focusing on home visits. The ideal candidate must possess a valid RN license and have at least one year of home health experience. Responsibilities include patient assessments and effective communication within the nursing team. Additional requirements include BLS certification and proficiency with HCHB EMR. The role offers health insurance upon assignment start, emphasizing quality patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state.
• Minimum 1 year of Home Health experience.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to deliver patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies.
• Communicate and manage nursing team resources effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Education

Registered nurse degree

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

HCHB EMR

Job description

Columbia, United States | Posted on 07/31/2025

Registered Nurse Hospice Field RN Home Visits for Hospice Care Management

5x 8h (Mon-Fri)

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is 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, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) – License of State in which to work or Compact License.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Home Health setting as RN.
• 2 year experience preferred.
• Local or travel accepted.
• HCHB EMR experience.
• Valid Driver License and Auto Insurance.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred).

Education – Required: Registered nurse degree. Preferred: Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.

Certifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Benefits

Health insurance available upon start of assignment.