Visit Nurse - Home Care (Per Diem)

The role of the Visit Nurse (RN) is to provide nursing services to Hudson Valley Hospice patients and their families and to ensure that those services are consistent with the philosophy, goals, objectives and policies of the agency. Work closely with the interdisciplinary team, specifically RN Coordinators, to ensure visits and patient needs are met. 

What you will do:

• Maintain adequate records of all patient/family care services, as defined by policy.
• Assess the needs of terminally ill patients and their families and participates in the development and implementation of the Interdisciplinary Team Plan of Care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to meet patient needs. 
• Revises Plan of Care, as needed, including medications, projected visits, Advanced Directive status, functional limitation, treatments, etc., in collaboration with the RN Case Manager or Coordinator
• Provides 24-hour continuous skilled nursing care for patients/families in their homes, as needed.
• Assists Case Managers/Coordinators/DPS in managing and supporting patient caseloads and responding to patient/family needs in accordance with the POC.
• Maintains a working knowledge re: use of CADD-Prizm pump.

Skills we are looking for:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally (in person or by phone) and in writing.
• Capability to work effectively and cooperatively independently and as a team member.
• Expertise in prioritizing and handling multiple tasks efficiently.
• Capability in caring for terminally ill patients and a basic understanding and commitment to the hospice philosophy.
• Working understanding in the effective use of medications, treatments, and therapies for pain and symptom control.
• Bilingual is a plus!

Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.    

• Moderate degree of possible exposure to highly contaminated agents.
• Regular travel by car in all weather conditions.
• Work in patient homes, hospitals, and nursing homes in either county when needed
• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unsafe environments.
• Routine duties involve the potential for direct exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Ability to carry up to twenty-five pounds of equipment and/or supplies into a patient’s home and transfer/position an average adult for care.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• Valid NYS Nursing License
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in nursing.
• Experience in oncology, home care or a hospice setting preferred.
• Experience working in a comprehensive interdisciplinary team approach to care preferred

Hours: 

Per Diem

• 6 shifts/month (2 shifts must be weekend days)
• 1 holiday per year
• 8:30am-4:30pm (can be flexible with hours if needed) 

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay: $39-43/hr depending on experience 

Benefits: Company Matched 403b Retirement Plan, Year End Bonuses, Mileage Reimbursement, Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care, and more!

Hudson Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.