Job Description

Join a Mission That Matters - Hospice Field RN (Per Visit)



Location: Suffolk County, Long Island | Per Visit | Non-Profit Healthcare



Make a meaningful difference every day. At Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk (VNSHS), we've spent decades serving our community with compassion, integrity, and innovation. As a Hospice Field RN (per visit), you'll work on an interdisciplinary team that delivers life-changing care to patients across Suffolk County.


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Your Impact:

The Hospice Field Registered Nurse (per visit) will provide skilled service and case management oversight when needed, to a variety of home care and /or Hospice House patients.


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You will:

Provide skilled services to VNSHS patients.



Adherence to infection control practices and all agency policies and procedures.



Communicate and collaborate with physician to maintain physician orders and report patient assessment and clinical course.



Identification of patient centered goals and an interdisciplinary team approach to meet these goals, with the most efficient use of resource and avoidance of re-hospitalization.



Develop and revise care plans specific to patient's needs.



Maintain knowledge and understanding of Hospice Medicare Benefit.



Maintains compliance with narcotic distribution, administration and disposal in accordance with Department of Health and VNSHS policy.



Attend care management meetings and discuss entire case load addressing patient's reason for home care and progress towards patient centered goals.



Completion of HHA supervisions.


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Paid:

This role is paid at per visit rates


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What You Bring:

New York State license and current registration as a registered nurse.



Minimum of 1 year experience in acute care setting.



Minimum of three months of home health experience. Consideration of other experience and education preparation will be at the discretion of the Hospice Clinical Manager.



Flexible and able to work well with others as well as function autonomously.


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Perks and Benefits:

403(b) Retirement Plan


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Employee Discounts

Supportive and collaborative leadership team



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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.