Hospice GIP Registered Nurse- 12PM - 730PM, Full Time, Northern / Central NJ

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

1d•$43

About The Position

Atlantic Visiting Nurse, part of Atlantic Health System, is seeking a full-time GIP hospice Registered Nurse to work 12PM to 730PM in the Morris, Essex, Union, and Somerset County area, including weekends and on-call as required by department. In this position you will work with adult and geriatric patients of all backgrounds who require hospice care at one of our hospital sites, sometimes in their homes as needed. You are compassionate, thoughtful, and comfortable working with elderly and terminally ill patients. You will be responsible for managing a heavy caseload (up to 4 patients a day); time management skills are essential. However, it is important to provide each patient with the time and attention necessary to meet his or her needs.

Responsibilities

Performs Patient assessments.
Accurately assesses patient’s appropriateness for hospice care, learning needs and progress toward goals
Develops the plan of care for the patient and family
Ensures appropriate utilization of services
Maintains visit productivity standards
Demonstrates knowledge of insurance reimbursement
Completes discharge assessments
Performs laptop transfer of data twice daily
Completes admission assessment and transfers within 24 hours
Completes re-visit documentation and transfers
Uses age appropriate teaching methods for patients and families
Evaluates teaching plan and revises as necessary
Documents patient education tools used
Assumes responsibility for Case Management.
Develops/implements/evaluates plan of care based on evidence-based knowledge
Revises care plan as indicated
Prioritizes care needs
Demonstrates knowledge of hospice regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines
Shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication
Performs HHA supervisions per standards
Ensures appropriate utilization of services
Follows scheduling process
Communicates progress toward goals with IDT
Attends and participates in IDT meetings every 2 weeks
Evaluates the plan of care and revises as needed
Maintains safe environment for patients and co-workers
Follows infection control measures and reports infections
Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management
Routinely reconciles medications
Maintains current medication orders
Attends monthly staff meeting
Participates in PI meetings and activities/committees as requested.
Accepts other assignments as requested
Assumes responsibility for case management.
Prioritizes schedule to accommodate patient's needs
Documents case management activities.
Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management
Routinely reconciles medications. Maintain current medication orders.
Participates in Performance Improvement Program
Reviews health records and gathers data to support PI activities
Attends UR meetings as requested
Provides orientation/ mentorship to new employees
Cross trains to learn new skills and demonstrates a willingness to teach other
Assists with growing agency business
Provides orientation to new employees
Accepts other assignments as requested
Cross trains to learn new skills

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance