Registered Nurse - Admissions

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for working with the Access department to take referrals, working with clients, case

managers, Doctors and or primary RNs to facilitate the start of services. Collect data regarding

patients and make plans accordingly to complete the initial assessment of patient and family to

determine needs, initiate the Plan of Care, and provide nursing care to promote comfort of the

patient and family. Perform PRN visits to current hospice patients in the home setting as

needed. Provide Hospice RN Case Management for a routine home care hospice patient as

needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

▪ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

▪ One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.

▪ Ability to represent the organization professionally at all times.

▪ Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing workload hours.

▪ Current professional licensure in New York State, and valid driver’s license with driving

record which meets standards outlined in Policy: Qualifications of Hospice Personnel.

▪ Bachelor’s degree, with one year of home health care experience. Registered nurses with

less than a Bachelors degree will be considered based on previous experience.

▪ Management experience is not required but supervisory skills preferred

▪ Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer

patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching stooping, bending,

kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

▪ Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills,

customer service skills

Pay: $77,500.00 - $80,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person