Registered nurse (rn) - hospice, home care

Pay: $40.00–$51.00 per hour, depending on position and experience

Location: Buffalo, NY

Full-Time | Multiple Schedules Available

Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our growing clinical team. We currently have community opportunities in hospice home care and facility-based nursing with full-time schedules available.

Our nurses provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice and palliative care that helps patients maintain their comfort, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

96% employee satisfaction. Supportive work environment. Transparent leadership.

Benefits

Hospice offers a robust Total Rewards package, including:

• Employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation
• Additional employer 401(k) matching contribution with employee participation
• Health insurance with vision coverage for eligible full-time employees
• High-deductible health plan option
• HSA with twice-annual employer contributions for eligible employees
• Dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and NYS Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Additional employee benefits

Current Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunities

We have several full-time Registered Nurse positions available in Buffalo. Opportunities and schedules include:

• Hospice Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | Holiday rotation
• Facility-Based Services Registered Nurse (RN) Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | Holiday rotation

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary depending on the Registered Nurse position and care setting and may include:

• Provide compassionate, individualized nursing care to hospice and palliative care patients.
• Perform comprehensive assessments addressing physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assess and manage pain and other symptoms associated with serious and terminal illness.
• Develop, initiate, and update individualized plans of care based on patient needs.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and provide timely and appropriate clinical interventions.
• Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers throughout the hospice care process.
• Collaborate with physicians, facility staff, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Evaluate patient needs, goals of care, and appropriate hospice services, including facilitating admissions when applicable.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Follow established clinical, patient safety, privacy, and infection-control standards.
• Travel to patient homes and/or healthcare facilities as required by the position.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.

Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for community travel.

One year of professional nursing experience preferred for Home Care and Facility-Based Services RN positions.

Two years of professional nursing experience preferred for the Community Admissions RN position.

Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing preferred.

About Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo

The majority of our patients prefer to receive hospice and palliative care in a home environment where they can maintain their independence and spend meaningful time with family and friends.

As a Registered Nurse with Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo, you'll have the opportunity to provide individualized care and build meaningful relationships with patients and families while working alongside an interdisciplinary clinical team.

With multiple Registered Nurse positions available, candidates interested in hospice home care nursing and facility-based nursing are encouraged to apply.

Apply today to learn more about our current Registered Nurse (RN) opportunities in Buffalo, NY.