RN Patient Admission

Calvary Hospice provides end-of-life care to patients with life-limiting illnesses whose care has transitioned from active curative to palliative and quality of life focused. The majority of care is provided in the patient’s home and as needed, short term inpatient care is provided at several facilities throughout the greater New York area.

Benefits/Perks:

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays. 
• Participation in 403 (b) 
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance

Requirements

The Admissions Nurse is responsible for responding to and visiting patients who have been referred for admission to Calvary@home. The Admissions Nurse informs the patients, caregivers, and family members of hospice services available with the organization and assesses the patient for admission to services.

• Responsible for visiting Calvary@home patients who have admitted to the hospital and communicates the patient status with the respective interdisciplinary team.
• Possess or demonstrate the ability to develop strong relationships with hospitals, physicians, nursing facilities and other referral sources through outreach, education and networking.
• Provides education to patients and their caregivers about hospice, evaluates for eligibility and works with the interdisciplinary team to develop an initial plan of care utilizing principles of hospice and palliative care.
• Responsible for generating and responding to referrals from hospitals and other community partners.
• Work with physician and interdisciplinary team.

Salary: $54.65 - $68.71 per hour

Qualifications:

• Current nursing license to practice profession in the state where employee is providing service.
• Current driver's license in state of residence. Possession of registered and insured motor vehicle.
• Able to perform CPR.

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. RN, BSN preferred.

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for all new hires prior to beginning employment at Calvary Hospital.