On-Call RN 70 Hours

Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice and palliative care provider in New York is looking for a dedicated hospice nurse to deliver exceptional patient care during after hours. This role involves managing urgent physical and psycho-social issues, educating caregivers, and providing emotional support to families. The ideal candidate will possess a valid New York State RN license and have a strong background in hospice or oncology nursing, contributing to compassionate end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• At least two years experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health, Hospice or Oncology nursing preferred.
• New York State RN licensure required.
• Will sit for the national board certification CHPN within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent patient visits for psycho-social issues during after hours.
• Implement a plan of care and educate patient/primary caregiver.
• Report to triage and primary Hospice team regarding patient needs.

Skills

Patient safety

Symptom management

Communication

Education

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

NYS valid drivers license

Tools

Word

Excel

Windows applications

Job description

Our groundbreaking hospice and palliative care programs offer a significant difference when dealing with a life-limiting condition. We offer a broad range of services in the community or facility-based to help patients and their families ease the burden of managing a life-limiting illness or end of life care.

Responsible for providing on call patient visits scheduled, or unscheduled, for urgent physical and psycho-social issues during after hours scheduled shift, in coordination with Call Center Triage and On Call Manager. Available via cell phone to respond to Triage visit requests, and communicates effectively with the on call team, including Hospice physician to address urgent patient needs, and establish a safe plan of care. Implements plan of care, educating patient/primary caregiver on changes to plan of care, including medication management, patient safety, and symptom management. Attends patient deaths as directed to provide emotional support and guidance to family. Reports off to triage and primary Hospice team concerning patient related visit, changes to plan of care, and follow up needs. Follows NYS Standards for Professional Registered Nurse.home care, nursing, RN, homecare, nurse, hospice, home care hospice, hospice nurse, hospice rn<

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. At least two years experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health, Hospice or Oncology nursing preferred. New York State RN licensure, NYS valid drivers license preferred. Will sit for the national board certification CHPN within one year of hire. Word, Excel, Windows applications