Hospice Admissions RN - Day Shift, Mileage Reimbursement

St. Peter's Health Partners; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National mileage reimbursement

Meetings and charting conducted via a\

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners in Albany, NY is seeking a Full-time Hospice Admissions RN for nursing homes.

The role involves admitting patients to hospice services, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring smooth hand-offs. You will travel to nursing homes for initial assessments across nine counties, with a Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule; a current NY RN license, ADN or BSN, and 1 year RN experience required; mileage reimbursement and full benefits

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
• Associates Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• 1 year RN experience required; long-term care or home care preferred.
• Hospice experience highly preferable.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, physicians and peers.

Responsibilities

• The RN coordinates with physicians and hospice medical directors to confirm eligibility.
• Two admissions to Hospice per workday; coordinate patient hand-offs to care teams.
• Perform initial assessments in nursing homes and arrange meds, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain thorough documentation and ensure smooth transition to Hospice Case Manager.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Documentation

Strong computer skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

MS Office

Job description

St. Peter's Health Partners in Albany, NY is seeking a Full-time Hospice Admissions RN for nursing homes.

The role involves admitting patients to hospice services, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring smooth hand-offs. You will travel to nursing homes for initial assessments across nine counties, with a Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule; a current NY RN license, ADN or BSN, and 1 year RN experience required; mileage reimbursement and full benefits