Community Based Registered Nurse (RN)

Pay: $40.00–$52.00 per hour, depending on position and experience Location: Buffalo, NY Full-Time | Multiple Schedules AvailableHospice and Palliative Care Buffalo is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our growing clinical team. We currently have opportunities in home care, facility-based care, community admissions, and on-call nursing.Our nurses provide compassionate, patient centered hospice and palliative care that helps patients maintain their comfort, dignity, independence, and quality of life.96% employee satisfaction. Supportive work environment. Transparent leadership.BenefitsHospice offers a robust Total Rewards package, including:Employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participationAdditional employer 401(k) matching contribution with employee participationHealth insurance with vision coverage for eligible full-time employeesHigh-deductible health plan optionHSA with twice-annual employer contributions for eligible employeesDental insuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time Off (PTO) and NYS Sick LeaveTuition Assistance ProgramAdditional employee benefitsCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) OpportunitiesWe have several full-time Registered Nurse positions available in Buffalo. Opportunities and schedules include:Hospice Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | Holiday rotationProvide hospice and palliative nursing care to patients in their homes, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life while receiving care in a familiar environment.Facility-Based Services Registered Nurse (RN) Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | Holiday rotationProvide individualized hospice nursing care and support to patients and families in facility-based settings.Community Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) Four 10-hour shifts | 9:00 AM–7:00 PM | Weekend and holiday rotationMeet with patients and families referred for hospice services, assess their needs and goals of care, determine the appropriate level of hospice care, and facilitate the admission process.On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) – Evenings Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday | 2:00 PM–12:00 AM | No weekends | Holiday rotationProvide responsive hospice nursing care to patients and families during evening hours in home and facility-based settings.On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) – Weekends Saturday and Sunday | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM | Plus one 8-hour weekday shift | Holiday rotationProvide hospice nursing support to patients and families during weekend and after-hours periods in home and facility-based settings.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities will vary depending on the Registered Nurse position and care setting and may include:Provide compassionate, individualized nursing care to hospice and palliative care patients.Perform comprehensive assessments addressing physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety, emotional, and spiritual needs.Assess and manage pain and other symptoms associated with serious and terminal illness.Develop, initiate, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs.Recognize changes in patient condition and provide timely and appropriate clinical interventions.Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers.Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.Help patients and families understand hospice services and appropriate levels of care when applicable.Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation.Follow established clinical, patient safety, privacy, and infection-control standards.Travel to patient homes and/or healthcare facilities as required by the position.QualificationsGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for positions requiring community travel.One year of professional nursing experience preferred for most Registered Nurse opportunities.Two years of professional nursing experience preferred for the Community Admissions Registered Nurse position.Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing preferred for applicable positions.About Hospice and Palliative Care BuffaloThe majority of our patients prefer to receive hospice and palliative care in a home environment where they can maintain their independence and spend meaningful time with family and friends.As a Registered Nurse with Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo, you'll have the opportunity to provide individualized care and build meaningful relationships with patients and families while working alongside an interdisciplinary clinical team.With multiple Registered Nurse positions and schedules available, candidates interested in home care nursing, hospice nursing, palliative care, admissions nursing, facility-based nursing, evening nursing, or weekend nursing are encouraged to apply.Apply today to learn more about our current Registered Nurse (RN) opportunities in Buffalo, NY.

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