Nurse

Chris Baily; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Chris Baily is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide hospice care with emphasis on pain and symptom control. The role involves patient assessment, history reviews, and support for caregivers, with rapid response to calls and independent decision-making.

Ideal candidates will be NY-licensed RNs with hospice experience and strong documentation, organization, and communication skills. This is a full-time position with on-the-road work and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the State of New York.
• Hospice care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
• 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.
• Provide emotional support to caregivers.
• Respond to calls from the answering service.
• Maintain ongoing communication with prescribing physician for changes in medications.

Skills

RN licensure NY

Hospice care

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Tools

Documentation

Care planning

Job description

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) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offReferral program

Work Location

On the road