Registered Nurse-RN, Orange County, NY. - United Hospice : Job Details

A Sign-On Bonus Is Available For This Position. If you have compassion for those in need, and an interest in hospice care, a career at United Hospice may be what you have been searching for, keep reading! We wnat nurses who pride themselves on their.on their excellent nursing skill, their compassion for their patients, and dedication to providing the highest quality of care. A career at United Hospice means joining a team that positively impacts the lives of our patients and their families, Working at United Hospice is more than a job, it is a rewarding career where you go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference. We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our hospice team for Orange County. This is an in-person position working full-time out of our Goshen, NY office. The salary is $75k - $95k annually and is commensurate with education, applicable experience, licensing and certifications. A Sign-On Bonus Is Available For This Position. Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick pay, holiday pay, etc.), employer paid basic life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program and other additional perks. Responsibilities:

• Provides direct care to patients utilizing accepted standards of nursing practice and consistent with agency policies and procedures
• Administers medications and treatments according to established policy and procedure and documents all interventions for accuracy
• Performs thorough and accurate resident assessments and provides appropriate follow-up and documentation of all findings and interventions
• Documents assessments, interventions, resident responses to treatments, and all communications/conferences/IDT meeting, care plans and discharges
• Conducts the admission process for all new residents
• 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
• 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 resident
• Maintains proficiency in managing intravenous access devices including intravenous medication administration
• Informs the physician and other staff of changes in patient needs, condition, and outcome of interventions
• 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
• Commits to take and pass the hospice and palliative care nursing certification exam (CHPN) within three years of hire if not currently certified
• 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 rotation as needed

RN, BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, ADN, Associate Degree in Nursing United Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer