Registered Nurse (RN), Community Health Nurse - Hospice Care (Full-Time, Weekends)

• Job Title: Community Health Nurse, Hospice/Palliative Care
• Department: Community Health
• Location: 800 West Miller St. Newark, NY 14513
• Hours Per Week: Weekend Program 30/40

Schedule

Varies, Weekends required and one other day during the work week

Signing Bonus: Up to $20,000

Work 30 hours, get paid for 40 – enjoy full-time pay with a reduced schedule

Rochester Regional Health Home Care is the only home care provider in the region to earn a CMS 5-Star Quality of Patient Care rating, placing its CHHA among the top 3.5% of agencies nationwide. In addition, CHHA was recognized by U. S. News & World Report as a “High Performing Home Care Agency,” further highlighting its commitment to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.

Why Else Join Our Team?

Make a meaningful community impact while working in a collaborative and flexible environment

Flexible scheduling and autonomy designed to support your work-life balance

Mileage reimbursement + paid drive time between patient visits

Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN to MSN advancement

Tuition and student loan assistance programs to support your financial goals

Comprehensive full benefits package designed to support you and your family

Summary

As a Community Health Nurse, you will focus on providing nursing interventions, patient education, and care management to a variety of clients in our community. This promotes good health and one on one patient care in the comfort of their own home.

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Service. Provide comprehensive assessments of the bio-psycho-social needs of acutely ill clients in their home; perform skilled nursing care and prescribed treatments to clients based on MD orders; provide client and family education in accordance with client assessment and plan of care Planning. Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress Communication.

Maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress; communicate with office and supervisory staff regularly; coordinates client services and/or referrals in an efficient and timely manner Documentation. Accurately and completely document client care; document and implement physician orders per D. O. H. and program standards Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements

Required

Qualifications

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse license in New York State. Valid NYS Driver’s License.

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. 1 year of nursing experienced preferred. Ability to work independently. Prior home health, clinical and direct patient care experience preferred.

Education

AS: Nursing (Required)

Licenses /

Certifications

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)

Physical

Requirements

Drive - Clinical - Roles in this category require frequent driving combined with mobile clinical care across settings such as emergency response, mobile clinics, and home health environments. Staff must repeatedly enter and exit vehicles, occasionally lift and carry equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more, and perform care within patients’ homes or other confined, unpredictable, or uncontrolled environments. These positions demand strong fine and gross motor control, firm grasping, and heightened visual and auditory awareness to ensure safe and effective care delivery.

Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial due to rapid decision‑making, direct exposure to critical or sensitive situations, and independently managing patient care in the field or home setting. Environmental exposures may include traffic hazards, infectious agents, extreme temperatures, variable home conditions, and hazardous materials. Valid licensure, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on‑call schedules are typically required.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay range

$78,005.00 - $104,044.00

City

Newark

Postal code

14513

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.