RN Liaison - Weekend Track Community Hospice. Albany LilyLifestyle

Employment Type
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Full time

Shift
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Weekend Shift

RN Liaison
- Hospice-Weekend Track
- Eligible for Full-Time Medical Benefits. The Community Hospice has a rewarding opportunity for a RN to work as 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).

Only every Saturday and Sunday 7 am—7:30 pm. No days during the week after training period.

• 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

• Evaluate patients for eligibility and interest in hospice services, describe the support and care available from hospice along with the benefits of hospice care.
• Coordinate 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.
• Admit patients to hospice inpatient services upon eligibility.
• Develop a hospice plan of care and collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team and the acute care team.
• Work closely with the hospital case management department.

• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred
• Minimum 1 year of 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.

Enhanced rate for weekend track: $57.90/hr

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity:
We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

EOE including disability/veteran.