Inpatient Unit RN (Hospice House)

Hospice, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

5% night differential for night shifts

403b or equivalent

Hospice and Palliative Care credential

Job summary

Hudson Valley Hospice is seeking a dedicated Inpatient Unit RN (Hospice House) to join our team on per diem shifts in New York. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary hospice team.

Requirements include a NYS nursing license, at least 2 years of nursing experience (ICU/Med-Surg/ER or hospice preferred), and ability to work day or night shifts with a 5% night differential. Per diem schedules offer flexibility and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Valid New York State nursing license.
• Minimum of at least 2 years of nursing experience required
• Minimum of at least 1 year ICU, Med-Surg, ER or similar required; one year of hospice experience preferred
• Venipuncture and IV placement certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient/family, physical, emotional, psycho-social, cultural and spiritual assessments to coordinate holistic services by the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team.
• Provide palliative nursing care and symptom control per physician orders and IDG plan of care.
• Document and enter into EMR all assessments and interventions before the end of the shift.
• Develop and prioritize the interdisciplinary care plan goals of the patient/family, hospice team and attending physician, prior to team meetings.
• Provide anticipatory guidance to help patient/family cope with events.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Revise nursing diagnoses, goals and plan of care based on assessment and input before weekly IDG meeting.

Skills

Independent work

Critical thinking

Task prioritization

Calm under pressure

Bilingual (nice to have)

Education

New York State nursing license

Graduate of accredited nursing school

2+ years nursing experience

1 year ICU/Med-Surg/ER or hospice preferred

Venipuncture and IV placement certification preferred

Job description

All Jobs > Inpatient Unit RN (Hospice House)

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NURSES TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

5% NIGHT DIFFERENTIALINQUIRE ABOUT PER DIEM OPPORTUNITIES

What you will be doing:

• Perform initial and ongoing patient/family, physical, emotional, psycho-social, cultural and spiritual assessments to ensure and coordinate the delivery of comprehensive, holistic services by the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team.
• Provide palliative nursing care and symptom control in accordance with physician orders and IDG plan of care.
• Documents and enters into EMR all assessments and interventions before the end of the shift.
• Develop and prioritize the interdisciplinary care plan goals of the patient/family, hospice team and attending physician, prior to team meetings.
• Provide anticipatory guidance to the patient/family to assist in preparing for coping with events as they occur.
• Can effectively communicate in English, both verbally (in person and by phone) and in writing.
• Revises nursing diagnosis, goals and interventions, expected outcomes, and plan of care based on assessment of data and input of patients and family members prior to the weekly IDG meeting.

Skills we are looking for:

• Can work independently or in a team setting
• Ability to exercise critical thinking skills
• Skill to prioritize and handle multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and stressful situations
• Bilingual is a plus!

Work Environment:

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.

• Work in fast paced environment
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds of supplies and/or equipment
• Moderate/High level of possible exposure to infectious agents.
• Routine duties involve potential for direct exposure to blood or body fluids.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Valid New York State nursing license.
• Minimum of at least 2 years of nursing experience required
• Minimum of at least 1 year ICU, Med-Surg, ER or similar required; one year of hospice experience preferred
• Venipuncture and IV placement certification preferred

Hours:

Per Diem

• 12.5 hour shifts (7:00am-7:30pm or 7:00pm-7:30am) both day and night shifts available
• 6 shifts/month with flexibility
• 1 holiday/year

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay: $44.87-47/hr; 5% night differential for night shifts

Benefits: Company Matched 403b, Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care, and more!

Hudson Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.