GIP Hospice Registered Nurse – Per Diem | Inpatient Hospice, Weekends, Atlantic Health Visiting Nurse Overlook & Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

About The Position

Atlantic Visiting Nurse is seeking a compassionate per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to provide expert, individualized hospice nursing care to adult and geriatric patients at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center. The nurse supports patients and families throughout the hospice journey, providing comfort, dignity, symptom management, education, and coordinated care. The role offers autonomy alongside support from an experienced interdisciplinary team. The position is per diem, with weekday, weekend, and on-call opportunities as needed by the department. Starting pay is $43.00 per hour, with higher rates based on experience, plus mileage reimbursement of $0.725 per mile.

Requirements

Current New Jersey Registered Nurse license.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN).
Current BLS certification.
Valid New Jersey driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Ability to independently manage a patient caseload.
Experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Compassion for hospice and end-of-life care, strong clinical judgment, organization, and ability to build relationships with patients and families and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
At least one year of experience in hospice, home health, acute care, or subacute care.
Experience with hospice case management.
Knowledge of Medicare Hospice regulations.
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments to evaluate patient needs and hospice appropriateness.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient and family care plans.
Monitor disease progression and adjust interventions according to the patient's condition.
Provide evidence-based pain and symptom management.
Manage an assigned hospice caseload and provide individualized, patient-centered care.
Coordinate care with physicians, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team.
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and communicate patient progress.
Perform Home Health Aide supervisory visits in accordance with agency standards.
Educate patients and caregivers about hospice philosophy, disease progression, medication management, pain and symptom control, and end-of-life care expectations; adapt education to individual learning needs.
Complete timely, accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record, including admission, revisit, discharge, and case management documentation.
Comply with Medicare Hospice regulations and agency standards.
Perform medication reconciliation, monitor medication effectiveness, and maintain current medication orders.
Promote infection prevention and patient safety, demonstrating safe medication practices.
Participate in Performance Improvement and Utilization Review initiatives.
Mentor and orient new team members, cross-train to support departmental needs, and attend staff meetings and continuing education opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and an additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement support, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-Being Rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible Spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
Mileage reimbursement of $0.725 per mile.