Hospice RN-Intake-Liaison-Albany - Trinity Health : Job Details

**Employment Type:**Full time**Shift:**Day Shift**Description:****Registered** **Nurse-Liaison-Hospice-Intake-Albany**The Community Hospice has a rewarding opportunity for a RN to work as a part of our Hospice Intake RN Team serving as Liaison in local hospitals (Capital Region-primarily St Peter's Hospital, Albany NY).**St. Peter's Health Partners Highlights:**+ **Mileage Reimbursement**+ **Quality of Life:** Where career opportunities and quality of life converge+ **Advancement:** Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development+ **Work/Life:** Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules**What you will do:**+ Evaluate patients for eligibility and interest in hospice services, describes the support and care available from hospice along with the benefits of hospice care.+ Coordinate with the patient's community physician and our hospice medical directors to confirm eligibility for hospice services.+ Gather information and ensure a smooth handoff to the hospice RN admitting the patient/family to services.+ Work closely with the hospital case management department.+ The work schedule is flexible, generally weekdays (M-F) between 8am to 4pm. Weekend opportunities may also exist from time to time.**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, preferably in Hospice/Home Care or acute care.+ Hospice or RN Liaison experience a plus but not required.+ The RN must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written+ Valid Driver's License and Reliable vehicle+ High level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers+ Understanding of Hospice principles preferredTraining provided in end of life care.Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation, preceptors and a supportive work environment.Apply today for more information._Pay Range: $33.10-$45.75_ _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 to Diversity and Inclusion**Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran