Nurse

Caring Hospice Services; New York (NY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 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

Caring Hospice Services is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide on-the-road hospice care in New York. You will assess patients, manage pain and symptoms, and coordinate with physicians to adjust treatments.

The role requires NY RN licensure, hospice experience preferred, strong documentation and communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits and support for caregivers.

Qualifications

• Licensed NY RN with hospice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid requirements.
• Strong patient assessment and documentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and psychological status of the patient.
• Reviews past and present medical history of the patient.
• Provides emotional support to caregivers.
• Responds to calls promptly and prioritizes patient needs.
• Able to work independently and make critical decisions.
• Documents hospice patient's condition and nursing interventions on the clinical record.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Telephone skills

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