Hospice Nurse- Float at United Hospice

New City, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Patient Assessment, Care Plan Development, Symptom Management, Electronic Medical Records, Communication, Collaboration, Clinical Skills, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Time Management, Documentation, Teamwork, Flexibility

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

United Hospice is a community-based, not-for-profit hospice, that provides care and support to patients and their families in the Counties of Rockland and Orange, New York. We envision a community in which all individuals and their loved ones facing serious illness retain their dignity and hope while receiving the best care and support that hospice has to offer. United Hospice is currently seeking a hospice nurse to work from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. This is an in-person position. The salary for this position is $80000 to $95000 and is commensurate with education and applicable experience and certifications. Responsibilities: * This position will provide care to patients in both Rockland and Orange County's, as assigned. * Provides direct care to patients utilizing accepted standards of nursing practice and consistent with facility policies and procedures * Administers medications and treatments according to established policy and procedure and documents all interventions accurately * Performs thorough and accurate patient assessments and provides appropriate follow-up and documentation of all findings and interventions * Conducts the admission process for all new patients as assigned * Will serve as backup coverage for the Joe Raso Hospice Residence (JRHR) * Generates the initial plan of care and performs ongoing assessments and care plan updates in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team * Performs ongoing symptom assessments of resident and family needs and institutes the appropriate interventions * Maintains proficiency in managing intravenous access devices including intravenous medication administration * Documents in the electronic medical records system accurately; completes the entries timely to reflect the patient's condition consistent with the plan of care * Collaborates and coordinates effectively with clinical and support staff to conduct the daily care of the patient * Informs the physician and other staff of changes in patient needs and outcome of interventions * Documents assessments, interventions, patient responses to treatments, and all communications/conferences/IDT meetings, care plans, and discharges * Participates in hospice-sponsored in-service training as required * Accepts other responsibilities as assigned Qualifications: * Valid and current NYS Registered Nurse license is required; BSN preferred * Two years recent clinical nursing experience with strong clinical skills including one year recent Med-Surg. experience required * Complies with accepted nursing professional standards and practices * Hospice and palliative care nursing certification is a plus * Commitment to the Hospice Philosophy of Care * Ability to relate to a diverse population and workforce in a personable and effective manner * Able to communicate effectively, while sustaining a caring, kind and professional disposition * Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills * Proficient in MS Office Suite, EMRs and ability to learn new software programs * Hospice admission and end-of-life care experience preferred * Must have daily access to a vehicle, valid driver's license/acceptable driving record and auto insurance to travel to patient locations * Flexible schedule with weekend shifts as needed United Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The hospice nurse will provide direct care to patients in Rockland and Orange Counties, administer medications, and conduct thorough patient assessments. They will also collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop and update care plans.