East Northport, Long Island | Full-Time/Exempt | Non-Profit Healthcare Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families? Apply today to join a healthcare team that truly cares—about patients, families, and YOU. At Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk (VNSHS), we've spent decades serving our community with compassion, integrity, and innovation. As a Hospice House RN, you'll be on an interdisciplinary team that delivers life-changing care to patients across Suffolk County.
YOU WILL
Provide skilled nursing care to Hospice House patients, maintaining comfort and quality of life throughout the endoflife journey. Use clinical guidelines and knowledge of endstage diseases to assess patient status, recognize changes, and support appropriate hospice care. Advocate for patients' comfort and care needs with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and other members of the care team. Collaborate as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), communicating patient needs and coordinating care with clinical and support services. Address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families while providing compassionate endoflife care. Develop, implement, and continually evaluate individualized plans of care based on each patient's changing needs. Accurately and thoroughly document patient assessments, interventions, outcomes, and changes in condition in accordance with Medicare, regulatory, and agency requirements. Ensure documentation supports the patient's General Inpatient (GIP) level of care and demonstrates measurable outcomes and continued hospice eligibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse currently licensed and registered to practice in NYS. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required. A minimum of two years' experience in the delivery of nursing care in a Certified Home Hospice Agency preferred. Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
PERKS & BENEFITS
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account Generous Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Tuition Reimbursement Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Life Insurance (voluntary and employer-paid) 403(b) Retirement Plan + up to 5% Company Match Employee Discounts Supportive and collaborative leadership team
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