Registered Nurse - Hospice FT

A growing home hospice organization is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered hospice care in the home setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ensure care is provided in accordance with physician orders, regulatory requirements, and established standards of practice.
• Complete nursing assessments, medication reconciliation, and collaborate with physicians regarding patient care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and update care plans when changes in condition occur.
• Document clinical findings, interventions, and outcomes accurately and within required timelines.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding disease processes, medications, symptom management, and hospice care plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, home health aides, and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate patient status changes and care needs promptly to appropriate team members.
• Supervise and evaluate home health aide services as required by regulations.
• Assist with care transitions and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain productivity standards and comply with payer authorization requirements.
• Promote safe, effective, and ethical patient care practices.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing.
• Minimum of six (6) months of Registered Nurse experience OR one (1) year of LPN experience.
• Experience in home health, hospice, or community-based care preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency and documentation skills.
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Employee wellness programs