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Registered Nurse (RN)

$40 - $51 / year

New Pay Range! What's in it for you? Hospice offers a Robust Total Rewards Package Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and additional contribution given as match with employee participation Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high-deductible plan (FT status) HSA with high-deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status) Dental Insurance (FT status) Flexible Spending Account (FT status) Paid Time Off PTO & NYS Sick Leave Tuition Assistance Program And Much More! 8am-4pm Monday-Friday. Holiday rotation. The majority of our patients prefer to receive hospice and palliative care at home to maintain their independence and live their lives to the best of their ability. Symptoms are managed so that the patient can live a full life with the support of family and friends and the comforts of home. A Hospice Home Care Registered Nurse renders professional nursing services, in accordance with physicians' orders, for individualized patient care and psychosocial/ spiritual interventions for assigned patients/families. Provides nursing care in accordance with Hospice objectives, as well as, policies and procedures of the organization and the State Nurse Practice Act. Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Hospice Home Care Registered Nurse: Demonstrates ability to perform comprehensive assessments to identify all physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety, emotional and spiritual needs related to the terminal illness that must be addressed in order to promote the patient's well-being, comfort, and dignity throughout the dying process and documents findings on all appropriate forms and on the plan of care. Performs pain assessments using Edmonton Scale, adhering to pain protocols, knowledgeable in equi-analgesic dosing and assures optimal pain relief using an interdisciplinary focus and timely appropriate interventions. Organizes and prioritizes assignments to consistently meet productivity standards and complete documentation requirements within identified time parameters. Appropriately explains duties and functions of the interdisciplinary team; articulates disease progression of cancer(s), lung disease, heart disease, liver disease, dementia, and other neurologic disease states. Able to articulate etiologies of symptom manifestation (nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, diarrhea, constipation, mucositis, weakness/fatigue, dysphasia, edema, dyspnea, cognitive impairment, urinary retention, depression, delirium) related to a disease process. Modifies the plan of care timely and appropriately with a demonstrated skill in anticipating problems that may cause or create a threat to patient safety or lack of symptom control. Demonstrates knowledge in usage, indication, adverse side effects, contraindications and negative interactions of most commonly used steroids, NSAIDs, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, narcotics, antifungals, and diuretics. Documents to agency standards, timely completion, timely signatures, and documents care using A-I-R protocol to support hospice stay in program and level of care. Elicited no founded patient/family complaints or unusual occurrences (i.e. reportable incidents). Demonstrates proper sharps disposal, hand hygiene, waste disposal, use of personal protective equipment. Adheres to requirements of both CHPC and Hospice Buffalo policies and procedures that are both patient focused (clinical) and organizational focused (administrative); Adheres to HIPPA regulations and policies. Maintains the security of patient electronic/written records. Incorporates computer documentation into patient visit and/or as much as appropriately possible without compromising the quality of care and/or communication. Assures the timely completion and return of all initial, renewal and modified orders and reviews all PPOC's for procedural compliance. Expected to perform additional duties as requested. Qualifications for a Hospice Home Care Registered Nurse: Education/Certification Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of New York. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing preferred. Valid Driver's License, free of serious violations, and vehicle required for use when on duty or on-call. Experience Year of nursing practice as a professional nurse is preferred.

Registered Nurse (RN) Manager- Float

Hospice Buffalo Cheektowaga, NY

What's in it for you? Hospice offers a Robust Total Rewards Package Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and additional contribution given as match with employee participation Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high-deductible plan (FT status) HSA with high-deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status) Dental Insurance (FT status) Flexible Spending Account (FT status) Paid Time Off PTO & NYS Sick Leave Tuition Assistance Program And Much More! 7:30am-3:30pm or 8am-4pm with holiday and on call rotation. The Registered Nurse (RN) Manager oversees the daily management and coordination of the interdisciplinary team(s) involving Hospice in-home and/or facility-based care. Responsibilities include managing and planning of patient/resident care operations; ensuring all compliance standards are met. Supervises members of the IDG Team including Field RN's, LPN's, Therapists, PCA's, Social Workers, Pastoral Care, Nutrition Counselors, and contracted staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager: Ensures compliance with organization criteria and regulations as well as state and federal regulations as they apply to the Hospice programs; communicates updates/changes to staff. Assists in the recruiting, hiring, developing and evaluating of key personnel; ensures clinically competent staffing levels are maintained. Works with the Director of Community Based Services to establish goals and objectives including cost containment efforts. Collaborates with the Director of Community Based Services, Chief Clinical Operations Officer and Director of Quality Improvement in the implementation of an agency wide Continuous Quality Improvement Program; assists in monitoring activities that are both patient and organizational focused to promote clinical quality. Handles implementation of care to meet the physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety, emotional and spiritual needs related to the terminal illness that must be addressed in order to promote the patient/family's well-being, comfort, and dignity throughout the dying process while maintaining standards of care consistent with the Hospice Philosophy which can be verified through outcome measures. Must be able to competently oversee and perform all functions of the office and field RN/LPN duties, inclusive of all platforms and documentation requirements. Prepares staffing schedules as appropriate and anticipates staffing profile needs; plans and participates in the orientation and staff development needs to assure that program personnel are current in clinical information and practices. Maintains an appropriate schedule of supervisory field visits and assures that staff adheres to yearly Department of Health mandatory requirements. Facilitates patient/family needs or problems and makes recommendations for changes in the POC in collaboration with the IDT, attending MD. Director of Community Based Services, and Patient Advocate. Assures the accuracy and policy compliance of all initial, renewal and modified orders and reviews all PPOC's for procedural compliance. Assures timely completion of all hospice recertification's and assists the IDG Team in documenting patient's status and needs to appropriately support the Hospice programs and level of care. Completes fiscal responsibilities (i.e. pharmacy and outpatient invoice review) timely and assures that services and interventions (i.e. medications, advanced therapies) are included in the PPOC. Initiates, completes and assures clinical oversight of advanced therapies per the Clinical Case Management Review process. Assures that patient's insurance authorizations are monitored and obtained timely and any insurance changes are reviewed with the Director or Chief Clinical Officer. Adheres to HIPAA regulations and policies. Assures the security of patient electronic/written records. Participate in the on-call manager rotation, responding to clinical after-hours needs with appropriate interventions and staff guidance to ensure 24/7 oversight of Hospice operations. Qualifications for a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager: Education/Certification Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of New York. BSN preferred. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing preferred. Valid Driver's License, free of serious violations, and vehicle required for use when on duty or on-call. Experience Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience required; Hospice experience preferred.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Hospice Buffalo Cheektowaga, NY

$27 - $33 / hour

What's in it for you? Hospice offers a Robust Total Rewards Package Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and additional contribution given as match with employee participation Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high-deductible plan (FT status) HSA with high-deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status) Dental Insurance (FT status) Flexible Spending Account (FT status) Paid Time Off PTO & NYS Sick Leave Tuition Assistance Program And Much More! 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Holiday rotation. A Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for carrying out patient care in accordance with physician's orders under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse in charge and supervision of the Team Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Provides skilled nursing care to patients as directed by the IDG plan of care in accordance with agency policies. This includes personal care, vital signs, and administration of medications, treatments and any other procedures within their professional practice following the policies of the agency. Documents to agency standards, timely completion, timely signatures, using A-I-R protocol. Reinforces patient and family teaching that may include information on the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies under the guidance of registered nurse assigned to the same case. Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals. Assists the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures. Elicit patient/family complaints or unusual occurrences (i.e., reportable incidents). Demonstrates proper sharps disposal, hand hygiene; waste disposal; use of personal protective equipment. Communicates current health status and needs of patients to appropriate health professionals, contributing to the coordination of the total plan of care inclusive of review/revision of the nursing care plan, evaluation of the effectiveness and attainment of patient care outcomes, and discharge planning. Participates in the quality improvement program and documents quality assurance data as required. Participates in weekend, holiday rotation and back up visits as needed. Adheres to requirements of the organizations policies and procedures that are both patient focused (clinical) and organizational focused (administrative). Adheres to HIPPA regulations and policies. Maintains the security of patient electronic/written records. Qualifications of a Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Education/Certification Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing with current LPN licensure in the State of New York. Valid Driver's License, free of serious violations, and vehicle required for use when on duty or on-call. Experience 1 year of nursing practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Hospice Buffalo Cheektowaga, NY

$40 - $51 / year

What's in it for you? Hospice offers a Robust Total Rewards Package Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and additional contribution given as match with employee participation Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high-deductible plan (FT status) HSA with high-deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status) Dental Insurance (FT status) Flexible Spending Account (FT status) Paid Time Off PTO & NYS Sick Leave Tuition Assistance Program And Much More! FT. 7pm-8am. Rotating schedule. On Call Registered Nurse (RN) renders professional nursing services, in accordance with physicians' orders, for individualized patient care and psychosocial/ spiritual interventions for patients/families. The majority of our patients prefer to receive hospice and palliative care at home to maintain their independence and live their lives to the best of their ability. Symptoms are managed so that the patient can live a full life with the support of family and friends and the comforts of home. Essential Duties and Responsibilities for an On Call Registered Nurse (RN): Demonstrates ability to perform comprehensive assessments to identify all physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety, emotional and spiritual needs related to the terminal illness that must be addressed in order to promote the patient's well-being, comfort, and dignity throughout the dying process and documents findings on all appropriate forms and on the plan of care. Organizes and prioritizes assignments to consistently meet productivity standards and complete documentation requirements within identified time parameters to agency standards, and documents care to support hospice stay in program and level of care. Modifies the plan of care timely and appropriately with a demonstrated skill in anticipating problems that may cause or create a threat to patient safety or lack of symptom control. Appropriately explains duties and functions of the interdisciplinary team; articulates disease progression of cancer(s), lung disease, heart disease, liver disease, dementia, and other neurologic disease states. Able to articulate etiologies of symptom manifestation (nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, diarrhea, constipation, mucositis, weakness/fatigue, dysphasia, edema, dyspnea, cognitive impairment, urinary retention, depression, delirium) related to a disease process. Performs pain assessments, adhering to pain protocols, knowledgeable in equi-analgesic dosing, assures optimal pain relief using interdisciplinary focus and timely interventions. Demonstrates knowledge in usage, indication, adverse side effects, contraindications and negative interactions of most commonly used steroids, NSAIDs, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, narcotics, antifungals, and diuretics. Demonstrates proper sharps disposal, hand hygiene, waste disposal, use of personal protective equipment. Elicits no founded patient/family complaints or unusual occurrences (i.e. reportable incidents) and demonstrates professional engagement in patient care settings as a representative of Hospice Buffalo. Adheres to requirements of both CHPC and Hospice Buffalo policies and procedures that are both patient focused (clinical) and organizational focused (administrative); Adheres to HIPPA regulations and policies. Maintains the security of patient electronic/written records. Incorporates computer documentation into patient visit and/or as much as appropriately possible without compromising the quality of care and/or communication. Assures the timely completion and return of all initial, renewal and modified orders and reviews all plans of care for procedural compliance. Able to articulate understanding of the four levels of Hospice care (routine home care, continuous care, Inpatient care, respite care) and initiates appropriately. Provides guidance and support to staff in the planning of patient care, including appropriate risk management interventions. Must be able to make visits in home care and facility- based (SNF, ALF, group home) settings. Adheres to shift-to–shift reporting per protocol as directed by the charge nurse/manager/director. Participates in a holiday rotation and after-hours shifts as applicable to specific position (evening / weekend/ overnight). Qualifications for an On Call Registered Nurse: Education/Certification Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of New York. Valid Driver's License, free of serious violations, and vehicle required. Experience One year of nursing practice as a professional nurse is preferred.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Hospice Buffalo Cheektowaga, NY

$38 - $49 / hour

What's in it for you? Hospice offers a Robust Total Rewards Package Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and additional contribution given as match with employee participation Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high-deductible plan (FT status) HSA with high-deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status) Dental Insurance (FT status) Flexible Spending Account (FT status) Paid Time Off PTO & NYS Sick Leave Tuition Assistance Program And Much More! Part-time (2 shifts/week) split shift RN, 10am-6pm with rotating holidays and every other weekend rotation. Primary responsibilities admissions/discharges. Backup charge RN. Patient assignment as needed. Our Inpatient Unit on the Mitchell Campus in Cheektowaga, NY, provides a relaxing home-like setting for select patients and their families. Our unique unit is only offered to patients whose pain or symptoms cannot be managed at home or are approaching their final stage. Hospice patients can also be admitted to the unit for short-term respite care. A Hospice Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse renders professional nursing services, in accordance with physicians' orders, for individualized patient care and psychosocial/spiritual interventions for assigned patients/families. Provides nursing care in accordance with Hospice objectives and follows policies and procedures of the organization and the State Nurse Practice Act. Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Hospice Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse: Demonstrates ability to perform comprehensive assessments to identify all physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety, emotional and spiritual needs related to the terminal illness that must be addressed in order to promote the patient's well-being, comfort, and dignity throughout the dying process and documents findings on all appropriate forms and on the plan of care. Performs pain assessments using Edmonton Scale, adhering to pain protocols, knowledgeable in equi-analgesic dosing and assures optimal pain relief using an interdisciplinary focus and timely appropriate interventions. Organizes and prioritizes assignments to consistently meet productivity standards and complete documentation requirements within identified time parameters. Appropriately explains duties and functions of the interdisciplinary team; articulates disease progression of cancer(s), lung disease, heart disease, liver disease, dementia, and other neurologic disease states. Able to articulate etiologies of symptom manifestation (nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, diarrhea, constipation, mucositis, weakness/fatigue, dysphasia, edema, dyspnea, cognitive impairment, urinary retention, depression, delirium) related to a disease process. Modifies the plan of care timely and appropriately with a demonstrated skill in anticipating problems that may cause or create a threat to patient safety or lack of symptom control. Demonstrates knowledge in usage, indication, adverse side effects, contraindications and negative interactions of most commonly used steroids, NSAIDs, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, narcotics, antifungals, and diuretics. Documents to agency standards, timely completion, timely signatures, and documents care using A-I-R protocol to support hospice stay in program and level of care. Elicited no founded patient/family complaints or unusual occurrences (i.e. reportable incidents). Demonstrates proper sharps disposal, hand hygiene, waste disposal, use of personal protective equipment. Adheres to requirements of both CHPC and Hospice Buffalo policies and procedures that are both patient focused (clinical) and organizational focused (administrative); Adheres to HIPPA regulations and policies. Maintains the security of patient electronic/written records. Incorporates computer documentation into patient visit and/or as much as appropriately possible without compromising the quality of care and/or communication. Assures the timely completion and return of all initial, renewal and modified orders and reviews all PPOC's for procedural compliance. Qualifications for a Hospice Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse: Education/Certification Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of New York. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing preferred. Valid Driver's License, free of serious violations, and vehicle required for use when on duty or on-call. Experience Year of nursing practice as a professional nurse is preferred.

Registered Nurse (RN)- Charge

Hospice Buffalo Cheektowaga, NY

$40 - $51 / year

What's in it for you? Hospice offers a Robust Total Rewards Package Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and additional contribution given as match with employee participation Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high deductible plan (FT status) HSA with high deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status) Dental Insurance (FT status) Flexible Spending Account (FT status) Paid Time Off PTO & NYS Sick Leave Tuition Assistance Program And Much More! Every other weekend 8pm-8am. Holiday rotation. The Charge Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for the day to day coordination of patient care within the scope of the services of the after-hours team. The Charge RN provides leadership and direction to the clinical staff for their designated shift in collaboration with management to promote high quality, timely, safe patient care. Serves as staff liaison to the On Call providers, management, and patient care team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Charge Registered Nurse (RN): As a leader on their shift, the Charge RN sets the tone for staff by demonstrating a consistently positive attitude and proactive problem solving. Keeps managers informed of concerns from staff on their designated shift and participates in collaborative problem solving to promote teamwork and job satisfaction. Must be able to competently perform all functions of the office RN/LPN Coordinator duties, inclusive of all platforms and documentation requirements. Assists to process HCHB workflow timely and accurately. Demonstrates ability to identify all physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety, emotional and spiritual needs related to the terminal illness to promote the patient's well-being, comfort, and dignity throughout the dying process and documents findings on all appropriate forms and on the plan of care. Responsible for triaging patient assignments on the designated shift, considering staffing and patient acuity to promote high quality, timely scheduling, and safe patient care. Demonstrates clinical competency and ability to mentor newly hired and existing staff and participates in the onboarding of new after-hours staff. Executes patient/family/caregiver teaching in all given situations including disease progression and etiologies of common symptoms (i.e. pain, anxiety, delirium, SOB, edema, nausea & vomiting etc.). Acts as first responder on their shift relative to any patient or caregiver/family complaint or care concern and keeps management informed as issues arise. Anticipates patient/family needs or problems and makes recommendations for changes in the POC in collaboration with the IDT and attending MD. Adheres to requirements of both CHPC and Hospice Buffalo policies and procedures that are both patient focused (clinical) and organizational focused (administrative); Adheres to HIPPA regulations and policies. Participates in the after-hours shifts as defined and holiday schedule rotation. Qualifications for a Charge Registered Nurse (RN): Education/Certification Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of New York. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing preferred. Valid Driver's License, free of serious violations, and vehicle required for use when on duty or on-call. Experience Minimum of (2) Years of nursing practice as a professional nurse is required. Hospice or palliative care experience preferred. Charge Nurse experience preferred.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator

Hospice Buffalo Cheektowaga, NY

$27 - $33 / hour

What's in it for you? Hospice offers a Robust Total Rewards Package Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and additional contribution given as match with employee participation Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high-deductible plan (FT status) HSA with high-deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status) Dental Insurance (FT status) Flexible Spending Account (FT status) Paid Time Off PTO & NYS Sick Leave Tuition Assistance Program And Much More! This is a part time position in the Admissions Department. 8am-4pm every Saturday and Sunday. Holiday rotation. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator handles the day to day coordination of the team clinical functions, assists in implementing the patient plan of care with staff, volunteers, and outside agencies. Communicates as a liaison between staff, patients, and outside agencies. Assists with maintaining records. May involve direct patient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN Coordinator): Assists in coordination and implementation of the patient plan of care. Handles phone calls from the patient, primary care giver, or designee regarding any questions or concerns. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary teams, RNs, or Team Manager. Coordinates and schedules patient visits. Provide timely documentation/data entry per Hospice time frames and deadlines. Communicates current health status and needs of patients to appropriate team professionals. Assists the team and Team Manager with other administrative functions, as necessary. Qualifications for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator: Education/Certification Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing with current LPN licensure in the State of New York. Experience 1 year of nursing practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.