REGISTERED NURSE, HOSPICE/PALLATIVE CARE in ROCHESTER, New York at Rochester Regional Health
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Job Description
DescriptionSUMMARY:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion. Job Title: Registered Nurse, Hospice/Palliative CareDepartment: Hospice Care CenterLocation: Hilderbrant, 2652 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester NY 14626Hours Per Week: Per Diem, Hours variesSchedule: Rotating, hours vary
Rochester Regional Health Home Care and Hospice is proud to be the only home care provider in the region to earn a CMS 5-Star Quality of Patient Care rating, placing our Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) among the top 3.5% of agencies nationwide.
Why Join Our Team?
Make a meaningful community impact while working in a collaborative and flexible environment
Overtime opportunities for additional earning potential
Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance to support BSN-to-MSN advancement
Tuition and student loan assistance programs to help support your financial goals
Comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family
- Compassionate, warm and patient focused
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Patient Care & Service. Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members
- Planning & Communication. Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management. Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication
- Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Acute care experience preferred
EDUCATION:
- AS: Nursing (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
PAY RANGE: $38.66 - $51.91
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.