Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley accepts employment applications on a continuous basis. Full and part time positions with benefits and mileage reimbursement are available. 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 – Currently open and accepting applications
Function:
Assures high-quality clinical care for hospice patients by providing vision and overall direction of clinical services, engaging and supporting nurses and direct care staff, and maintaining effective working relationships with other health care providers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 consultants
- Conduct meetings of the Interdisciplinary Groups
- Assure that admission, certification, services, and discharge meet the requirements of the Medicare Conditions of Participation and other regulatory bodies
- 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
- Assist with primary nursing and on call as needed
- 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
- Experience in nursing administration
- Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate clinical staff to achieve high levels of patient care
If you feel you meet the qualifications and want to join a dynamic, progressive health care team, please forward a detailed cover letter and resume to Ruth Fishbeck, 6805 US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676 or via email.
Social Worker positions
Responsible to: Director of Family Support Services
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide end of life counseling and support directly to hospice patients and their families
- Develop plans of care to meet the psycho-social needs of the patient and their family
- Assist team members to understand the significant psycho-social and emotional factors impacting the terminally ill patient and the family/caregiver. – Collaborate with team members regarding issues related to anticipatory grief and bereavement counseling
- Assess patient/family/caregiver social and emotional factors to determine their capacity and potential to cope with the terminal status and death of the patient
- Attend and participate in IDG meetings to coordinate with team members to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care and to update absent team members
- Provide counseling services and crisis intervention as needed to the patient/family/caregiver
- Assist patient/family/caregiver in locating and accessing community resources as necessary and appropriate, as well as advocate for their needs
- Educates patient/family/caregiver about psycho-social issues
- Provide discharge planning services
Qualifications:
- BSW, LMHC or LMSW
- Relevant professional experience in interdisciplinary settings
- Valid New York State driver’s license
RN positions
Responsible to: Director of Patient Services
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 training and continuing education to maintain the highest standard of care for patients
- Acting as a representative of Hospice and Palliative Care 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
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Responsible to: Director of Patient Services.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing direct nursing care within the scope of LPN practice
- Providing services according to the plan of care established by the interdisciplinary team
- Educating family caregivers and providing support as needed
- Accurate documentation of the changing needs of the patient and family with prompt communication to the Registered Nurse
- Providing on-call services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Participating in training and continuing education to maintain the highest standard of care for patients
- Acting as a representative of Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley in the community
Qualifications:
- Current license to practice as an LPN in New York State
- Valid New York State drivers license
Home Health Aide
Responsible to: Director of Patient Services
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Following a plan of care as established and supervised by primary nurse
- Monitoring vital signs and with prompt reporting to appropriate staff
- Providing personal care including bathing, hair and nail care, shaving and other care as needed
- Assisting with patient transfers and ambulation
- Promptly updating nurses on the changing needs of the patient and family
- Performing light housekeeping and meal preparation
- Accurate documentation of care provided as required
- Participating in training and continuing education to maintain the highest standard of care for patients
- Acting as a representative of Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley in the community
Qualifications:
- Completion of a Home Health Aide Certification Program
- Current certification to practice as New York State Certified Home Health Aide
- Working knowledge of basic first aid
- Current New York State driver’s license
- Basic understanding and commitment to the Hospice philosophy
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