Hospice Field Admissions RN - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus or Student Loan Assistance!

Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York is seeking an Access Center RN to deliver compassionate care in various settings, including patients' homes and hospitals. The role involves assessments, developing care plans, and community outreach to enhance hospice and palliative care services. Ideal candidates will have a BSN, RN licensure, and experience in medical-surgical or community health nursing. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the quality of life for patients and families during critical times.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in Medical-Surgical or Community Health.
• Valid New York State RN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial physical, psychosocial, and health systems assessments.
• Engage in community outreach to share information regarding hospice care.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Coordination

Teaching

Education

BSN

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description: Access Center RN

When days cannot be added to a life, we add life to remaining days. Our multidisciplinary teams offer culturally-sensitive, end-of-life and palliative care services to patients and their families at home or in assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals.

The Access Center RN is a field-based position responsible for performing initial physical, psychosocial, and health systems assessments to develop a care plan, set goals, and make recommendations based on patients’ needs. Assessments may occur in patients’ homes, hospitals, or nursing facilities. The RN will follow standards of practice established by the National Hospice Organization when admitting patients and ensure the admission process complies with current regulations. The RN will also engage in community outreach to physicians and other medical providers to share information regarding hospice and palliative care, and gather feedback to inform performance improvement initiatives. Must be able to cover Queens & Nassau.

Qualifications:

1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
2. Minimum of two years experience in Medical-Surgical or Community Health; hospice or oncology nursing preferred.
3. Proficiency in Word and Excel.
4. Valid New York State RN licensure.
5. CPR-BLS certification; valid NYS Driver's license preferred.
6. Effective communication skills in a customer service environment.
7. Flexibility to work hours as needed.
8. Ability to coordinate resources and personnel within an interdisciplinary team.
9. Strong teaching, communication, and listening skills.
10. Ability to work non-judgmentally with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
11. Proficiency in inputting clinical data.
12. High level of accountability.