Registered Nurse (RN) - On-Call Community Hospice

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive training

Job summary

The Community Hospice is seeking a compassionate FT Registered Nurse (RN) to join our After-Hours Hospice Care Team. This night-shift role covers the Capital Region and Saratoga County, providing skilled nursing care in patients' homes and nursing facilities during overnight hours.

You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides to deliver symptom management and supportive end-of-life care, with a comprehensive orientation and ongoing mentorship.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• ASN required; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours nursing visits to hospice patients in home and facility settings.
• Assess and manage symptoms; address urgent patient and family needs.
• Educate, guide, and emotionally support patients and caregivers.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Document care accurately and timely.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

ASN

BSN

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: Full-Time On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice in the Capital Region and Saratoga county areas - Overnights The Community Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated FT Registered Nurse (RN) to join our After-Hours Hospice Care Team. In this rewarding role, you will provide critical nursing care and support to hospice patients and families in their homes and nursing facilities throughout the Capital Region and Saratoga area during overnight.

Why Join The Community Hospice?

• Meaningful Work - Make a difference when patients and families need support the most. Provide expert symptom management, comfort-focused care, and compassionate end-of-life support - Help patients remain comfortable and supported in their preferred care setting.


• Comprehensive Training & Support -Thorough orientation program; Specialized training in hospice and end-of-life care; Dedicated preceptors and ongoing mentorship.


• Collaborative Care - Work alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, complementary therapists, and volunteers to provide exceptional patient-centered care; Supportive interdisciplinary team environment.


• National pre-taxed mileage reimbursement

Prioritizing Your Safety: Ensuring your safety is our top priority. From comprehensive training to providing necessary protective equipment, we're committed to creating a secure environment for you as you deliver exceptional care in our clients' homes.

Position Summary As an After-Hours Hospice RN, you will respond to patient and family needs during overnight hours, providing skilled nursing assessments, symptom management, and supportive care in homes and nursing facilities. You will collaborate closely with the hospice care team to ensure continuity of care and promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours nursing visits to hospice patients in home and facility settings.


• Assess and manage symptoms, addressing urgent patient and family needs.


• Provide education, guidance, and emotional support to patients and caregivers.


• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary hospice team.


• Communicate changes in patient condition and ensure appropriate follow-up.


• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Qualifications Required

• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.


• ASN required.


• BSN preferred.


• 1 year of RN experience required.


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.


• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred

• One to two years of nursing experience in home care.


• Previous hospice or palliative care experience.


• Hospice experience is preferred but not required.

No Hospice experience? No Problem! We welcome RNs who are passionate about providing compassionate care and are eager to learn. Our comprehensive orientation and training programs will help you build the skills necessary to succeed in hospice nursing.

Experience Hospice Nursing First Hand - Interested in learning more? We are happy to arrange a ride-along opportunity with one of our experienced nurse preceptors so you can see firsthand the rewarding impact of hospice care.

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.