Job DescriptionEmployment TypeFull timeShiftDay ShiftDescriptionFull time Hospice Admission Liaison RNThe Community Hospice has a rewarding opportunity for a full-time RN to complete Hospice Admissions primarily in our nursing home settings throughout the 8 counties we serve at The Community Hospice-from Saratoga to Catskill.HOURS : 8am-4:30pm (can be flexible). Position does require one Saturday per month.Highlights
- Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
- Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules
- National mileage reimbursement is provided.
What You Will Do
- The RN coordinates with the patient's care team in the LTC setting their medical director and our hospice medical directors to confirm eligibility for hospice services.
- Will go to local nursing homes to complete initial assessment of patient/family needs and begin implementation including coordination and support from our interdisciplinary team which includes social workers, chaplains, volunteers, complementary therapists, certified nursing assistants, and more!
- Ensures a smooth hand-off to the Hospice Case Manager.
- Corporate office is 445 New Karner Road-Albany NY with satellite offices in Catskill and Saratoga NY. Admissions are across 8 counties: Columbia, Greene, Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Washington. Your region is considered in patient assignment.
- We serve 42 different Nursing homes within our capture areas
What You Will Need
- NYS RN Licensure
- ASN required, BSN preferred
- At least 1 year experience as an RN working in LTC setting highly preferred
- Homecare experience required
- Hospice experience preferred
- Reliable vehicle and driver license
- Excellent communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and peers.
- Must be able to document key information concisely and accurately
- Strong computer skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Pay Range: $33.10-$45.75Pay 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 InclusionTrinity 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.00526556