In-Home Palliative Care Nurse (RN)

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks an experienced RN to provide home-based palliative symptom assessment, treatment, and ongoing goals of care discussions for patients with advanced illness. You will work with a diverse clinical team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in patients' homes.

Responsibilities include in-home visits, symptom management, caregiver support, and coordination with the care team.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in New York State
• 2+ years of experience in managing patients with medically complex and chronic illness
• Experience working in interdisciplinary care teams
• BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with BSN in progress per CNO approval

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of interdisciplinary team assessing and addressing complex care needs of patients and families facing serious illness.
• In-home visits with a caseload of patients to complete guided assessments, support medical management, address symptoms, and coordinate care.
• Provide supportive counseling to reduce anxiety and symptoms from advanced illness or hospitalizations.
• Engage patients and caregivers about goals of care, review directives, and collaboratively develop treatment plans.
• Monitor and coordinate care plans with the rest of the clinical team.
• Facilitate in-home visits by providers remotely as needed and communicate care plans to outpatient teams.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Compassionate patient care

Span­ish language (preferred)

Education

BSN preferred

ADN with BSN in progress/approved

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System seeks an experienced RN to provide home-based palliative symptom assessment, treatment, and ongoing goals of care discussions for patients with advanced illness. You will work with a diverse clinical team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in patients' homes.

Responsibilities include in-home visits, symptom management, caregiver support, and coordination with the care team.