About the Job:
Registered Nurse- Hospice
This is an exceptional opportunity to be a significant part of a compassionate and highly skilled hospice care team in Goshen, NY. As a Registered Nurse in our team, you will have the profound duty of aiding patients and their families through their most delicate moments, providing end-of-life care that respects the dignity and comfort of our patients. This role allows you to work closely with an interdisciplinary group and contribute to personal and community wellness profoundly and meaningfully.
Compensation: DOE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate direct patient care using established nursing standards and consistent with facility protocols.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments, meticulously documenting all interventions and responses.
- Carry out detailed assessments of patient conditions, ensuring regular follow-up and accurate documentation.
- Handle the responsibilities of hospice admissions, including the initiation of care plans tailored to the patient's needs.
- Regularly collaborate with an Interdisciplinary Team to perform assessments and update care plans as necessary, ensuring the best outcome for the patient.
- Provide symptom management based on thorough evaluation of patient and family needs.
- Operate and manage technical equipment essential for patient care, such as medication pumps and suction machines.
- Maintain expertise in intravenous access devices and manage the administration of intravenous medications.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical records system, complying with legal and ethical standards.
- Coordinate the overall care plan with clinical and support staff, keeping all parties informed of patient progress.
- Partake in hospice-sponsored training and interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance service delivery.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
- Valid and current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of two years of recent clinical nursing experience, with a strong foundational background, particularly in Med-Surg setups.
- Commitment to passing the hospice and palliative care nursing certification (CHPN) exam within three years of employment, if not already certified.
- Must possess proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, EMR systems, and capability to learn new technical software swiftly.
- Ability to access a vehicle, holding a valid driver's license, and maintaining auto insurance for travel to patient locations.
- Flexible availability, willing to work weekend rotations as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
- Prior experience in hospice admission and end-of-life care is highly preferred.
Skills:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- A compassionate, caring, and professional attitude, dedicated to the Hospice Philosophy of Care.
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
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