About this role
Catholic Health Good Shepherd Hospice is looking for compassionate, caring RNs to provide End of Life care to patients in our 12 bed Inpatient Hospice Unit.
- Overnight per diem role (7:00PM to 7:30AM)
- Per diems must work at least 6 shifts per month
Job Details
Our Hospice RN’s:
The Inpatient Hospice RN is responsible for providing nursing care to hospice patients, residents and/or family in our 12 bed unit located in Rockville Center, inside Mercy Hospital.
Patient care focuses on on symptom management and pain control. Our ideal candidate will have knowledge of hospice concepts, philosophy, policies and procedures. Prior experience in home care, hospice and/or oncology preferred.
Qualifications:
- Current and valid NY State license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- One to two years recent general bedside nursing experience with good clinical skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of one year of recent hands on experience
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Salary Range
USD $51.00 - USD $66.50 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Other facts
About Catholic Health
When it comes to health care, Long Islanders have a choice. And a great many choose Catholic Health, an integrated health care system with deep roots in Long Island. We’re known for our rich heritage, founded in faith, serving the health care needs of our community for more than one hundred years.
We’re known for delivering a quality patient experience that stands apart from other health care systems. We see patients and their families as human beings, with needs that go beyond the prescriptions and procedures. We listen and partner.
At Catholic Health, we’re committed to creating an exceptional experience of comprehensive care by pairing our phenomenal clinical abilities with the emotional support of the home. It’s through this blend of comfort and confidence that we have an innate understanding of our community and deliver peace of mind to those we serve.
This philosophy is backed by doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who are among the best in the country, for cardiology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, neuroscience, women’s health, pediatrics, and senior care.
Catholic Health is a leader in complex care, from minimally invasive solutions to robotic surgery and the pinpoint accuracy of non-invasive stereotactic radiation therapy as well as ambulatory procedures that pre-empt the need for hospitalization.
Beyond our hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers, Catholic Health members many hundreds of physician practices across Long Island and regional nursing service, helping you to stay on your personal path to optimal wellness.
It’s easy to see why Catholic Health is the go-to health care system for so many Long Islanders. We’re here for you, body and soul.
Our commitment is well-established, so we decided to shorten our name. Catholic Health Services of Long Island is now Catholic Health.
What you'll do
- The Inpatient Hospice RN is responsible for providing nursing care to hospice patients and their families. The focus is on symptom management and pain control in a 12 bed unit.
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