
On-Call Registered Nurse - 70 Hours per Pay Period in Brooklyn, NY
Job Description
Join our innovative hospice and palliative care team, where we are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients facing life-limiting conditions. We offer a variety of community and facility-based services designed to support both patients and their families in navigating the challenges of serious illness and end-of-life care.
As an On-Call Registered Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care during after-hours shifts. Your responsibilities will include:
• Conducting scheduled and unscheduled patient visits for urgent physical and psycho-social issues
• Coordinating with the Call Center Triage and On-Call Manager to respond promptly to visit requests
• Communicating effectively with the on-call team and Hospice physician to address urgent patient needs
• Implementing and educating patients and their primary caregivers about changes to the plan of care, including medication management and symptom control
• Offering emotional support and guidance to families during patient deaths, as directed
• Reporting patient-related visits, changes to care plans, and follow-up needs to the triage and primary Hospice team
To qualify, you should have:
• A degree from an accredited School of Nursing
• At least two years of experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health, Hospice, or Oncology nursing preferred
• Current New York State RN licensure and a valid NYS driver's license preferred
• A commitment to sit for the national CHPN certification exam within one year of hire
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Windows applications
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply!
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Employment Type
Contract
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
HospitalCommunity health center
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About MJHS
MJHS is a prominent not-for-profit health system serving the Greater New York area since 1907. Specializing in home care, nursing care, hospice, and palliative care for both adults and children, MJHS is committed to providing quality healthcare services. Additionally, they offer health plans for Medicare and dual-eligible individuals through Elderplan/HomeFirst. With a focus on innovation and research, MJHS Institute for Innovation and Palliative Care enhances their offerings. Supported by donations, grants, and dedicated employees, MJHS continues to deliver compassionate care to the community. Discover a wide range of healthcare services at MJHS, one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the region.