Registered Nurse- Hospice - Gables Search Group
New City, NY
About the Job
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.
