Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following positions. The team approach to care provided by Hospice allows employees to work collaboratively and to provide support to one another as needed. Please call us at 315-265-3105 if you have questions. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Director of Nursing – Immediate Opening
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the leadership of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley as a member of the Management Team
- Provide leadership and supervision for nurses and other clinical staff
- Supervise the admission process, including providing consultation to other nurses on difficult cases
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise clinical staff
- Arrange and manage services to patients provided by contractors
- Plan and facilitate meetings of the Interdisciplinary Teams (IDT)
- Assure that admission, certification, services, and discharge meet the requirements of the Medicare Conditions of Participation and other regulatory organizations
- Orient new nursing and other clinical staff
- Organize and conduct clinical skills trainings for direct care staff and RNs
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for hospice clinical services
- Monitor use of pharmaceuticals, nursing and therapeutic procedures, and medical equipment
- Provide training on patient care issues to volunteers
- Represent the clinical program in meetings with state and regional peer groups
- Provide regular opportunities for all staff, clients, and constituents to give feedback and improve service delivery outcomes.
- Other duties as determined necessary by the Executive Director
Qualifications:
- Current NYS RN Licensure
- BSN required; MSN preferred
- 2-4 years progressive experience in nursing administration
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate people to achieve high levels of patient care
Please send your resume and detailed cover letter to Ruth Fishbeck.
Registered Nurses – Full Time and Per Diem positions available
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing nursing for hospice patients
- Educating family caregivers and providing support as needed
- Developing plans of care to manage symptoms and maximize quality of life for patients
- Continuous assessment of the changing needs of the patient and family and providing services according to those needs
- Accurate documentation of assessments, changes in plan of care and results of interventions to address the needs of the patient which are regularly communicated to the interdisciplinary team
- Supervision of LPNs who may be providing skilled nursing
- Participating in on call shifts
- Participating in training and continuing education to maintain the highest standard of care for patients
- Acting as a representative of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley in the community
Qualifications:
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State
- 2 years experience in acute care setting
- Valid New York State driver’s license
Please send your resume and cover letter to Ruth Fishbeck.
315-265-3105