Hospice Registered Nurse, Full Time, Days, Essex County NJ

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

2d•$43

About The Position

Atlantic Visiting Nurse, part of Atlantic Health System, is seeking a full-time hospice Registered Nurse to work 9 AM to 5 PM in the Essex 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 (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. AVN’s Team member engagement scores were above national scores in our 2024 Press Ganey Employee Engagement Survey AVN has a 4 ½ Star Care Compare Rating Entry level offers start at $43.00 / hour and increase based upon experience. Mileage reimbursement ($.70) included. Internal referral bonus: $5,000 Reports to: Assistant Manager

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program- Associates Degree.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
All ASN must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date.
Master’s degree in nursing or related field.
1+ year of experience in Nursing or relevant area.
ACLS certification.

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