Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Hospice - Admissions

St. Peter's Health Partners; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National mileage reimbursement

Meetings and charting conducted via a\

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners in Albany, NY is seeking a Full-time Hospice Admissions RN for nursing homes.

The role involves admitting patients to hospice services, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring smooth hand-offs. You will travel to nursing homes for initial assessments across nine counties, with a Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule; a current NY RN license, ADN or BSN, and 1 year RN experience required; mileage reimbursement and full benefits

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
• Associates Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• 1 year RN experience required; long-term care or home care preferred.
• Hospice experience highly preferable.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, physicians and peers.

Responsibilities

• The RN coordinates with physicians and hospice medical directors to confirm eligibility.
• Two admissions to Hospice per workday; coordinate patient hand-offs to care teams.
• Perform initial assessments in nursing homes and arrange meds, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain thorough documentation and ensure smooth transition to Hospice Case Manager.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Documentation

Strong computer skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

MS Office

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Full-Time Hospice Admissions RN - Nursing Homes

Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p

Position Highlights:

• National mileage reimbursement is provided
• Meetings and charting conducted via supplied lap top
• Comprehensive orientation provided
• Full benefits through St Peters Health partners

What you will do:

• The Hospice Admissions RN admits patients to hospice services

Responsibilities:

• The RN coordinates with the patient's community/nursing home physician and our hospice medical directors to confirm eligibility for hospice services.
• The workday includes two admissions to Hospice
• Go to nursing homes to complete the initial assessment of patient/family needs and begin implementation including ordering medications, medical equipment, supplies and support from our interdisciplinary team which includes social workers, chaplains, volunteers, complementary therapists, home health aides, and more!
• Ensure a smooth hand-off to the Hospice Case Manager.
• Corporate office is 445 New Karner Road-Albany NY with satellite offices in Catskill and Saratoga NY. Admissions are across 9 counties: Columbia, Greene, Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Washington, Schoharie Your region is considered in patient assignment.

What you will need:

• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
• Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred
• 1 year experience as an RN required. L ong term care experience or homecare experience is highly preferred.
• Hospice experience highly preferable
• Valid Driver's License and Reliable vehicle
• Excellent communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and peers
• Must be able to document key information concisely and accurately
• Strong computer skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation, preceptors and a supportive work environment.

Pay Range: $38.00-$50.18

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.