Hospice RN - UPPER Manhattan Territory

Job Description

Hospice RN with 15K Sign on bonus – UPPER Manhattan Territory.

Full time Hospice RN Case Manager role available in UPTOWN Manhattan.

RN will be assigned to a very small territory consisting of 3 zones or zip codes clustered nearby their primary residence (RN will NOT cover the whole borough).

Territory: UPTOWN Manhattan – Field / Community based.

Work Schedule Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

• See only four hospice patients per day and manage caseload of terminally ill, end‑of‑life patients, delivering skilled nursing care in home and facility settings, supporting patients and families throughout the end‑of‑life process.
• Create and follow plan of care to provide patients with maximum level of comfort and quality of life; responsible for overall case management of assigned patient caseload through coordination of hospice services as determined in the Hospice Plan of Care.
• Provide patient physical and psychosocial health systems assessments for the purpose of developing the Hospice Plan of Care and “Goals of Care” based on the patient’s and family’s needs and wishes.
• Follow infection control standards as per company policy.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, and medication administration.
• Collaborate with physicians to regularly titrate medications and update individualized care plans while simultaneously working with IDT team to develop comprehensive, patient‑centered plans of care.
• Assess and make recommendations for medical equipment and/or supplies, evaluate equipment for safe use.
• Coordinate with office staff or vendor for delivery of equipment or supplies, anticipate need for supplies prior to weekends or holidays, and maintain proper inventory levels in the home.
• Act as a liaison for GIP/IPU patients in crisis on the hospice inpatient unit when needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• RN with active NY State RN License in good standing and at least 1 year RN experience in hospice or palliative care, or med‑surg or oncology.
• BSN degree highly preferred.

• $15,000 sign on bonus (depending on position).
• 4 weeks vacation.
• 8 company paid holidays.
• Pension plan – employer paid 100% at 5.75% of salary per year.
• Employee vesting at 5 year work anniversary.
• 403(b) retirement plan through Lincoln Financial.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage start 60 days after start date.
• Medical coverage through CIGNA.
• Dental coverage through choice of Cigna PPO plan or Aetna DMO plan.
• Vision coverage through United Healthcare.
• FREE online RN to BSN and MSN degree programs.
• Dependent tuition reimbursement for clinical staff.
• Annual tuition reimbursement $4,500.
• 529 college savings plan.
• Low‑cost medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and family members.
• Flexible spending account.
• Dependent care FSA.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance policy at 2X your annual salary paid by employer.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability through Mass Mutual.
• Commuter benefits program for transit and parking.
• Pet care discount 25% with participating providers.

Location:

New York, NY, U.S.

Salary: $101,000 – $116,800 per year.