RN Liaison - Weekend Track Community Hospice

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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Weekend Shift

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* Description:

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* ** RN Liaison - Hospice-Weekend Track - Eligible for Full-Time Medical Benefits*
* THE COMMUNITY HOSPICE (Albany) The Community Hospice has a rewarding opportunity for a RN to work as a part of our Hospice Intake RN Team serving as a Liaison/admission RN/hospice RN seeing patients in local hospitals (Capital Region- primarily Albany Medical Center, St. Peter's Hospital)

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* Schedule:

Only Every Saturday and Sunday 7am - 7:30pm. No days during the week after training period*
* ** St. Peter's Health Partners Highlights:*
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** Mileage Reimbursement*
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** Quality of Life:
** Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

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** Advancement:
** Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

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** Work/Life:
** Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules

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* What you will do:

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* + Evaluate patients for eligibility and interest in hospice services, describes the support and care available from hospice along with the benefits of hospice care.

+ Coordinates with the hospital providers 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.

+ Admits patients to hospice inpatient services upon eligibility,

+ Develops a hospice plan of care and collaborates with the hospice interdisciplinary team and the acute care team.

+ Work closely with the hospital case management department.

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* What you will need:

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* + A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York

+ Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred

+ Minimum1 years recent acute care RN experience

+ 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 preferred

Training provided in end of life care.

Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation, preceptors and a supportive work environment.

Apply today for more information.

** Enhanced rate for weekend track: $57.90/hr*
* _Experience based pay range for NON-weekend track: $38.00-$50.18_   _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._

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