Nurse

Caring Hospice Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

The Caring Hospice Services RN provides nursing care with emphasis on controlling pain and symptoms for hospice patients. This role requires assessing patient status, coordinating care, and supporting families on the road.

Responsibilities include rapid response to calls, independent decision-making, ongoing patient and family assessments, and thorough documentation. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this on-the-road role.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
• Must possess strong patient assessment, patient management and documentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, telephone, documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and psychological status of the patient.
• Review past and present medical history of the patient and plan care.
• Provide emotional support to caregivers.
• Respond to calls promptly and prioritize care.
• Work independently and make critical decisions based on patient information.
• Perform ongoing assessment of patient conditions and family needs.
• Maintain communication with the prescribing physician for medication changes.
• Document hospice patient’s condition and nursing interventions.

Skills

NY RN license

Hospice experience

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Job description

The RN provides nursing care with special emphasis on control of pain and other symptoms to the hospice patient.

Job Functions for Registered Nurse

• Assess the physical and psychological status of the patient.
• Reviews past and present medical history of the patient. Perceptive in planning and problem solving.
• Provides emotional support to caregivers.
• Responds to calls promptly when received from answering service. Is able to prioritize.
• Able to work independently and make critical decisions based on available patient information.
• Performs ongoing assessment of patients' conditions, physical needs and needs of family for support in giving care.
• Maintains ongoing communication with prescribing physician for changes in medication and treatments as needed.
• Documents hospice patient's condition and nursing interventions on clinical record.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
• Hospice Experience Preferred
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid requirements outlined in the laws of licensure in the state(s) which he/she practices.
• Must possess strong patient assessment, patient management and documentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, telephone, documentation and communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: On the road