Overview • Coordinate and oversee inpatient hospice care services, ensuring compassionate and compliant support for patients and families. • Assess patient eligibility for hospice care and manage seamless admissions processes in collaboration with healthcare teams. • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare partners to optimize service delivery and patient outcomes. • Provide specialized clinical care to hospice inpatients, addressing their unique needs with expertise and empathy. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans tailored to patient requirements. • Educate patients, families, and healthcare providers about hospice services, benefits, and care approaches. • Ensure meticulous documentation of patient care and services to uphold compliance and quality standards. • Adapt to flexible working hours, including weekends, to meet dynamic patient and organizational needs. Key Responsibilities & Duties • Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine patient eligibility for hospice or palliative care services. • Collaborate with hospital personnel to streamline hospice admissions and referrals, ensuring smooth transitions. • Coordinate daily care for hospice patients, ensuring adherence to General Inpatient level standards and protocols. • Foster and strengthen professional relationships with hospital partners to support service goals and patient care. • Provide timely responses to referral requests, delivering essential information to healthcare staff and stakeholders. • Apply regulatory guidelines to accurately determine hospice eligibility and ensure compliance with standards. • Participate actively as an RN member of the interdisciplinary hospice care team, contributing to patient-centered care. • Educate patients, families, and healthcare providers on the benefits, scope, and processes of hospice services. Job Requirements • Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in nursing or a related field is required. • Minimum of two years of experience in medical-surgical or community health nursing. • Preferred experience in hospice or oncology nursing for enhanced patient care expertise. • Active New York State RN licensure and CPR-BLS certification are mandatory. • Possession of a valid NYS Driver's license is advantageous for travel requirements. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for efficient documentation and communication. • Exceptional communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills are essential for success. • Ability to work empathetically and effectively with diverse patient populations and their families.