Hospice Home Visit Nurse (RN, Per Diem) - Flexible Hours

Hospice, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement plan

Year-end bonuses

Mileage reimbursement

Certification in Hospice and Palliativ

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Hudson Valley Hospice is seeking a Visit Nurse (RN) to provide nursing services to patients and families in home settings and to coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to meet care goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, assessing needs, revising the Plan of Care, and delivering 24-hour skilled care as needed. Travel to patient homes is required; strong knowledge of pain management and hospice philosophy is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid NYS Nursing License.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience.
• Experience in oncology, home care, or hospice preferred.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary team approach to care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of patient/family care services as defined by policy.
• Assess needs of terminally ill patients and participate in the Interdisciplinary Team Plan of Care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to meet patient needs.
• Revise Plan of Care, including medications and visit schedules, with RN Case Manager or Coordinator.
• Provide 24-hour skilled nursing care for patients and families in their homes as needed.
• Assist Case Managers/Coordinators in managing patient caseloads and responding to patient/family needs.
• Maintain working knowledge of CADD-Prizm pump.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Hospice care

Pain management

Bilingual

CADD-Prizm pump

Education

Nursing degree

NYS Nursing License

Tools

CADD-Prizm pump

Job description

Hudson Valley Hospice is seeking a Visit Nurse (RN) to provide nursing services to patients and families in home settings and to coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to meet care goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, assessing needs, revising the Plan of Care, and delivering 24-hour skilled care as needed. Travel to patient homes is required; strong knowledge of pain management and hospice philosophy is essential.