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Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice

Join a compassionate team committed to providing dignified, patient-centered end-of-life care. Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Hospice RN to deliver comfort, support, and expert care to patients with terminal illnesses and their families.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
As a Hospice RN, you will play a critical role in supporting patients during their final journey, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. You will assess patient needs, manage symptoms, and provide emotional support while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary care team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct regular patient assessments, monitoring physical and emotional well-being.
  • Administer medications, treatments, and provide effective pain and symptom management.
  • Deliver emotional and psychosocial support to patients and their loved ones.
  • Educate families about the hospice philosophy, care expectations, and end-of-life processes.
  • Coordinate care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and home health aides.
  • Manage medical equipment and supplies, ensuring patient comfort at all times.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care plans and patient progress.
  • Provide crisis intervention and bereavement support as needed.

Tagged as: hospice

Requirements
  • Current NY State RN License in good standing
  • BLS Certification required; Hospice or Palliative Care Certification preferred
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience; backgrounds in medical-surgical, oncology, geriatrics, or critical care are highly applicable
  • Hospice or palliative care experience is strongly preferred
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis management skills
  • Ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team
  • Deep commitment to delivering compassionate, dignified end-of-life care

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

  • Hourly Rate: $53.18/hour
  • Benefits: Full 1199 SEIU union benefits including medical, dental, vision, pension, and prescription coverage
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for continuing education and career advancement

WHY JOIN JAMAICA HOSPITAL?

  • Work within a mission-driven, supportive environment
  • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • Team-oriented and collaborative culture

 
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