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Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice After-Hours Care (Per Diem) Saratoga Region

The Community Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated per diem Registered Nurse (RN) to join our After-Hours Hospice Care Team. In this rewarding role, you will provide critical nursing care and support to hospice patients and families in their homes and nursing facilities in the Capital/Saratoga region during evening, overnight, or weekend hours.

Why Join The Community Hospice?

• Meaningful Work - Make a difference when patients and families need support the most. Provide expert symptom management, comfort-focused care, and compassionate end-of-life support. Help patients remain comfortable and supported in their preferred care setting.
• Comprehensive Training & Support - Thorough orientation program. Specialized training in hospice and end-of-life care. Dedicated preceptors and ongoing mentorship. Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Collaborative Care - Work alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, complementary therapists, and volunteers to provide exceptional patient-centered care.
• National pre-taxed mileage reimbursement
• Meetings and charting conducted via supplied lap top
• Prioritizing Your Safety: Ensuring your safety is our top priority. From comprehensive training to providing necessary protective equipment, we're committed to creating a secure environment for you as you deliver exceptional care in our clients' homes.

What you will do:

• As an After-Hours Hospice RN, you will respond to patient and family needs during overnight hours, providing skilled nursing assessments, symptom management, and supportive care in homes and nursing facilities. You will collaborate closely with the hospice care team to ensure continuity of care and promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Provide after-hours nursing visits to hospice patients in home and facility settings
• Assess and manage symptoms, addressing urgent patient and family needs.
• Provide education, guidance, and emotional support to patients and caregivers.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

​What you will need: 

• Valid NYS RN license required.
• 1-2 years previous RN experience required, homecare and/or Hospice experience preferred.
• Ability to learn/use an electronic medical record
• Hospice experience is preferred but not required. We welcome RNs who are passionate about providing compassionate care and are eager to learn
• Clean Driver's License and reliable vehicle
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with patients, families, physicians and coworkers

Our comprehensive orientation and training programs will help you build the skills necessary to succeed in hospice nursing.

Experience Hospice Nursing Firsthand Interested in learning more? We are happy to arrange a ride-along opportunity with one of our experienced nurse preceptors so you can see firsthand the rewarding impact of hospice care.

Join The Community Hospice and become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to patients and families throughout our community.

**Special Per Diem Rates based on Monthly Commitment**

Pay Range for non-per diem: $38.00-$50.18 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.