RN Admissions - 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 Admissions
- Hospice-Weekend Track - Eligible for Full-Time Medical Benefits*
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* Schedule:

Only Every Saturday and Sunday 7am - 7:30pm. No days during the week after training period*
* The Community Hospice is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Weekend Hospice Admissions Team. This rewarding role focuses primarily on admissions to our Hospice Home Care program, with cross-training opportunities to support admissions across other levels of hospice care.

** Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of patients and families.*
* ** Why Join The Community Hospice?*
* + Professional Growth

+ Comprehensive orientation and onboarding program.

+ Generous tuition assistance

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Career development and advancement opportunities.

+ Mileage Reimbursement

+ Supportive Culture and Collaborative interdisciplinary team.

+ Strong leadership support and ongoing education.

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* Position Summary:

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* The Hospice Admissions RN is responsible for evaluating and admitting patients to hospice services in the home setting while ensuring a smooth transition into care. This role combines clinical expertise, compassionate communication, and coordination with physicians, patients, families, and the hospice interdisciplinary team.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + Conduct hospice admissions for patients in their homes, averaging two home admissions per day.

+ Collaborate with community physicians and Hospice Medical Directors to confirm hospice eligibility.

+ Complete comprehensive assessments of patient and family needs.

+ Initiate the plan of care, including coordination of:
Medications, Durable medical equipment, and Medical supplies

+ Coordinate care with social workers, chaplains, volunteers, complementary therapists, home health aides, and other team members.

+ Ensure a seamless handoff to the assigned Hospice Case Manager

+ Accurately document assessments, care plans, and admission-related information.

** Service Area & Travel:*
* ** The Community Hospice's corporate office is located at 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY, with satellite offices in Catskill and Saratoga Springs, NY. Admissions are completed throughout our eight-county service area.*
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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

+ 1-2 years recent acute care RN experience

+ Hospice 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

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._

** Our Commitment*
* Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran