United Hospice of Rockland has career opportunities at all skill levels. Because our work impacts the quality of life of seriously ill individuals and their families, we seek unique employees who are technically skilled, possess superior interpersonal skills, and desire to enthusiastically contribute to our mission of providing compassionate care and support.

Below are current available employment opportunities.  Click on the job title for more information.

If interested in joining our team:

1. Complete and submit the Employment Application.

or

2. Download and print Employment Application and mail with your resume to:

United Hospice of Rockland
11 Stokum Lane
New City, NY 10956
Attn: Human Resources
Phone: (845) 634-4974
Fax: (845) 634-7549
Email: hr@hospiceofrockland.org

Thank you for your interest in joining United Hospice of Rockland’s team.  Our sincere best wishes for your future success.

United Hospice of Rockland is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

 Continuous Care Nurse

Qualifications:

• Registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse from an accredited nursing program

• Must have prior experience in the effective use of pain control methods and symptom management

Physical Requirements:

• Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to: walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting and twisting

• Lifting greater than 50lbs repeatedly throughout the work day

• Ability to write, perform data entry and look at a computer up to two hours daily

• Vision acuity correctable to normal with normal color perception

• Hearing acuity correctable to normal

• Acute sense of smell for normal perception

• Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend

Cognitive Requirements:

• Ability to provide direct care according to the established patient plan of care and delegate to others

• Ability to carry out a variety of treatments, procedures and examinations

Responsibilities:

• Give skilled nursing care for a minimum of a four (4) hour shift to Hospice patients/families in their homes, based upon the Hospice care plan

• Teach, supervise and counsel the patient/family regarding care related to the patient's illness

• Contribute as a team member to implement that portion of the Hospice care plan relating to continuous care in the coordination with other team members

• Document the care given in an accurate and timely manner

• Perform other related duties as required

• To relate well to the terminally ill patient and their families

• To effectively assess pain, discomfort and other symptoms

• Participate in performance improvement activities

    Licensed Practical Nurse
          

 Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

• Possession of a valid and current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse’s license

• Minimum of 2 years experience in nursing

• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice

• Commitment to the Hospice Philosophy of Care

• Computer literate

• Licensed driver with an insured automobile and compliance with state standards 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing, able to lift, position and/or transfer patients.

• Able to lift supplies and equipment, considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching.

• Visual acuity and hearing to perform required job responsibilities

 Cognitive Requirements:

• Able to read, write legibly and possesses good verbal skills and communication skills

•  Demonstrated good telephone skills

 Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in NYS Nurse Practice Act, under the supervision of a registered nurse

•  Actively participates in coordination of all aspects of patient’s care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice

• Ability to provide direct care according to the established patient plan of care

• Complete, accurate and timely documentation of services rendered as outlined on the patient plan of care

• Contributes to patient and family counseling and education  

• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management according to the patient’s plan of care

• Keeps registered nurse apprised of patient’s condition

• Adheres to all policies and procedures established by the agency

• Uses equipment and supplies appropriately

• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

• Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment

• Participates in QAPI program and hospice sponsored in-service training

 Registered Nurse

Qualifications:

• Registered professional nurse

• Licensed to practice nursing in New York State

• One to two years recent bedside nursing experience with good clinical skills
• Some experience caring for terminally ill patients and a basic understanding and commitment to the hospice concept

• Experience in home care, hospice and/or oncology preferred

• Ability to assess the needs of terminally ill patients and their families and to plan care to meet these needs
• Basic knowledge of medications, treatments and therapies for pain and symptom control

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Effective Oct.15, 2006, RNs  (excluding per diems) will sit for and pass the hospice and palliative care nursing certification exam within three (3) years of start of employment at UHR

• Good listening skills

• Ability to work within a team concept

• Must possess strong clinical skills and a team orientation as well as experience with pain/symptom management

• Must possess car, valid driver's license and current insurance and arrange other means of transportation if personal car unavailable

 Physical Requirements:

• Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to: walking, running,   bending, stooping, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting and twisting. 

• Lifting greater than 50lbs repeatedly throughout the workday. 

• Ability to write, perform data entry and look at a computer up to two hours daily. 

• Vision acuity correctable to normal with normal color perception.

• Hearing acuity correctable to normal. 

• Acute sense of smell for normal perception. 

• Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend.

 Cognitive Requirements:

• Ability to provide direct care according to the established patient plan of care and delegate to others.

• Ability to carry out a variety of  treatments, procedures and examinations.

 Responsibilities:

• Behavior demonstrates core elements of mission statement.

• Functions as a role model by maintaining effective working relationships with all team members; coordinates pt/family services and prioritization of needs with members of IDT.

• Provides optimum patient care in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

• Participates in the orientation of newly appointed employees.

• Regularly assesses and prioritizes workload to ensure optimum productivity and quality of care/services; determines frequency of visits based on acuity and level of care needed.

• Assures the delivery of safe, therapeutic patient care in accord with UHR policies and professional nursing standards including supervision of paraprofessionals providing services to patient according to regulations.

• Assess patient care needs and intervenes to ensure that needs are met in an appropriate and timely manner: provide symptom management and specialized nursing skills related to end of life care.

• Collaborates with clinical and support staffs to effectively coordinate the daily care of the patient: informs physician and other personnel of changes in patients’ needs and outcome of interventions.

• Develops and maintains effective relationship with patients and families; educates patients and families regarding disease process, self care techniques, prevention strategies, end of life care process and dealing with ethical issues.

• Creates a positive environment conducive to team building and progressive nursing practice by demonstrating decision making and problem solving skills.

• Participates in Performance Improvement activities in compliance with professional, regulatory and agency standards.

• Continuously assesses and evaluates the quality of service delivered in order to ensure the highest possible level of care and customer/patient satisfaction; evaluates the patient/family response to care and interventions.

• Demonstrates assertive and creative problem-solving ability by identifying problems affecting patient care/customer satisfaction and i.e. UHR quality and efficiency, and make recommendations for improvement(s).

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills by identifying patient problems and making recommendations for improvements.

• Assumes additional responsibilities in order to meet new needs, assist in crisis or to expand depth of knowledge or experience.

• Documents assessments, visits, all communications/conferences/IDT meeting, care plans and Discharge Summaries per UHR standards.