RN

Company: Good Shepherd Hospice
Location: Freeport
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

RN Facility: Good Shepherd Hospice Location: Freeport, NY Department: Community Hospice Category: Nursing / Nursing Leadership Schedule: Part Time, including Weekends Shift: Weekend Hours: 10:00a - 8:30p ReqNum: 6011252 Good Shepherd Hospice is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island and an integral part of the health care ministry of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.Our organization promotes the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being both of the person completing life's journey and their family members, providing comprehensive and compassionate end-of-life care of the highest quality. Good Shepherd helps patients and their families live each day fully, focusing on quality of life, control of symptoms and the things that matter to them the most. Our team of professionals, caregivers and trained volunteers are dedicated to providing both medical and emotional support to patients and families. We currently employ more than 200 staff members and have a volunteer core of over 100 dedicated people. Please take a moment to carefully review the job details below. This RN position is for every other weekend. The Community Hospice RN is responsible for providing nursing care to hospice patients, residents and/or family within their home setting, focusing on symptom management and pain control. The quality of care provided will be consistent with the Standards of Practice determined for the hospice program. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of hospice concepts, philosophy, policies and procedures. Prior experience in home care, hospice and/or oncology preferred. Minimum Requirements: * Graduate from an NLN-Accredited nursing program. Baccalaureate degree preferred. * Current and valid NY State license to practice as a Registered Nurse. * One to two years recent general bedside nursing experience with good clinical skills. * Must have a current, valid NY State driver's license and own transportation.

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