Hospice Registered Nurse

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
Bronx, 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 Bronx, 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
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required
• 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
• Thorough training and ongoing guidance

Affirmed Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.