Hospice Registered Nurse

Garden City, NY
Full Time
Experienced
Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
Nassau County, NY
Affirmed Home Care
Pay: $110,000 per year
Schedule: 16-Week schedule working with Hospice of New York (Option to extend or go permanent)
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Patient Caseload: Approximately 20 visits per week (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 Nassau County, 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 Entering Hospice & Home Care!
Affirmed Home Care is excited to welcome Registered Nurses looking to grow within the hospice and home care field. This role offers:
  • Exciting career growth opportunities within hospice and home care
  • Full-time placement following contract completion
  • Supportive clinical leadership and mentorship
  • Excellent Monday–Friday schedule with strong 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.
Training Program
All hired nurses will complete a comprehensive 3-week paid training program:
  • 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 in the role 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 clients 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, but training will be 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
  • Thorough training and ongoing guidance
Affirmed Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employee.

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