Hospice Registered Nurse- Full Time, Days, Home Care, Essex County NJ

Atlantic Health System • Newark, NJ

107d • $40 - $70

About The Position

Atlantic Visiting Nurse, part of Atlantic Health System, is seeking a full-time hospice Registered Nurse to work Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM 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 care in their homes. 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. Entry level offers start at $43.00 / hour and increase based upon experience. Mileage reimbursement ($.70) included. Internal referral bonus: $5,000.

Requirements

• Current NJ RN License.
• BSN.
• NJ driver's license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one-year experience in acute, subacute or home/hospice care setting.
• Experience using an EMR.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.

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.
• 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.
• Provides orientation/mentorship to new employees.
• Cross trains to learn new skills and demonstrates a willingness to teach others.
• Assists with growing agency business.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree