Registered Nurse- Hospice

Job Description:

We have an extraordinary opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated hospice team. This in-person position is based out of Goshen, NY, and offers a rewarding career opportunity where you will positively impact the lives of patients and their families, providing the highest quality care at the end of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care to patients using accepted nursing standards and consistent with facility policies.

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, documenting interventions accurately.

• Perform thorough and accurate assessments, providing appropriate follow-up and documentation.

• Conduct hospice admissions and initiate plans of care.

• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to perform ongoing assessments and care plan updates.

• Administer symptom management interventions based on patient and family needs.

• Manage technical equipment, including feeding pumps, medication pumps, and suction machines.

• Maintain proficiency in intravenous access devices and administer intravenous medications.

• Accurately document in the electronic medical records (EMR) system, ensuring timely completion.

• Coordinate care with clinical and support staff and keep physicians informed of patient progress.

• Attend hospice-sponsored in-service training and participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings.

Qualifications:

• Valid and current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license; BSN preferred.

• At least two years of recent clinical nursing experience, with strong skills, including one year of recent Med-Surg experience.

• Commitment to taking and passing the hospice and palliative care nursing certification exam (CHPN) within three years of hire (if not already certified).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, EMR systems, and the ability to learn new software programs.

• Hospice admission and end-of-life care experience is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Compassionate, caring, and professional disposition with a commitment to the Hospice Philosophy of Care.

• Access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance to travel to patient locations.

• Flexible schedule, including weekend rotations as needed.