Hospice Registered Nurse
Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
Brooklyn, NY
Affirmed Home Care
Pay: $110,000 per year
Assignment: 16-week contract with Hospice of New York (opportunity to extend or transition into a permanent full-time role)
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Patient Caseload: Approximately 20 visits per week (about 5 visits per day)
Join New York’s Premier Private-Pay Home Care Agency!
Affirmed Home Care is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly skilled full-time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional in-home hospice care throughout Brooklyn, NY.
This field-based opportunity is ideal for an independent nurse who values flexibility, autonomy, and building meaningful patient relationships while delivering high-quality end-of-life care in the comfort of patients’ homes.
Exciting Opportunity for Nurses Looking to Grow in Hospice & Home Care
Affirmed Home Care welcomes Registered Nurses eager to expand their clinical expertise in hospice and home care. This position offers:
- Career growth opportunities within hospice and home care
- Potential for permanent full-time placement following contract completion
- Supportive clinical leadership and mentorship
- Consistent Monday–Friday schedule promoting work-life balance
- Hands-on training and ongoing clinical support
Join a compassionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care while building a rewarding long-term career in hospice services.
If you are passionate about providing dignified, compassionate hospice care and thrive in a patient-centered environment, we encourage you to apply.
Paid Training Program
All hired nurses will complete a comprehensive 3-week paid training program, including:
- 2 weeks of classroom training in Long Island City (LIC)
- 1 week of supervised field training
This program is designed to ensure confidence and success before independently managing patient visits.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide skilled hospice nursing care to patients in their homes
- Conduct follow-up hospice visits
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered
- Provide wound care management
- Perform IV therapy and related interventions
- Conduct patient pronouncements when appropriate
- Monitor and manage pain and symptom control
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team members
- Educate patients and families on care plans and symptom management
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Provide emotional support to patients and families
Clinical Skills Required
Candidates should have hands-on experience with:
- IV therapy
- Midline catheter management
- Tracheostomy care
- Foley catheter care
- Ostomy care
- Nephrostomy tube care
- Tenckhoff catheter management
- Tube feeding administration
- Chest tube management
- Advanced wound care
- Pain and symptom management
Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in one or more of the following:
- Hospice
- ICU
- Med-Surg
- Community Health
- Oncology
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care planning skills
- EMR proficiency (WellSky experience preferred; training provided)
- Recent physical exam (within 1 year)
- Current PPD/QuantiFERON (within 1 year) or chest X-ray (within 5 years)
- MMR immunization documentation
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to work independently in a field-based setting
Why Join Affirmed Home Care?
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay
- Weekly direct deposit
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Streamlined onboarding process
Professional Support
- Supportive clinical leadership
- Collaborative team environment
- Comprehensive training and ongoing guidance