Job Description

Join a Mission That Matters - Hospice House RN (Per Diem)



Location: Northport, 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 House RN (per diem), 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 House Registered Nurse (per diem) oversees and manages the patients in the hospice house up to a maximum of 8 patients including the HHA assigned to the patients. You will coordinate all patients' activity and collaborates with NP, Clinical Manager, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Team.


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You will:

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



Use of clinical guidelines of end stage diseases to determine patient prognosis.



Is knowledgeable regarding the Hospice Medicare Benefit.



Assesses patient needs related to end of life and communicates with hospice NP/MD when there are changes in the patient's condition that may require medication changes.



Advocate for comfort needs of the hospice patient with primary physician and Nurse Practitioner.



Maintains the comfort and quality of life for those patients in the Hospice House.



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



Documents with accuracy and completeness consistent with Medicare guidelines that demonstrate measurable outcomes and GIP level of care, plan development and ongoing revision of care plan specific to patient needs.



Oversees and participates in the direct caregiving of Hospice House patients; coordinates and directs the HHA care plan and supervision of the nurse's aide in care of the patient.



Effective and professional communication with other companies/agencies that are involved in patient care i.e.: IV companies, funeral homes, spiritual advisors etc.



Provides mandated federal and start notices to patients to include, but not limited to, NYS Provision of Care, Home Health Beneficiary notice and Notice of Medicare non coverage.


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What You Bring:

A registered professional nurse currently registered and licensed to practice nursing in the state of New York.



A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university preferred.



Two years' experience in the delivery of nursing care in a Certified Home Hospice Agency preferred.



A combination of education and experience equivalent to above and acceptable to New York State Health Department.



Must be familiar with hospice care and its implementation.



Skilled in the ability to observe and assess the health care needs of Hospice patients and families. Knowledge of care of cancer patients, pain management and Hospice concept.



Skilled in the techniques of therapeutic communication.



Able to facilitate cooperation and communication among members of the staff.



Possess supervisory and management skills.


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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.