Hospice Registered Nurse - Full Time, Days, Hospice, Atlantic Visiting Nurse Days, Morris County

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Hospice Registered Nurse position focuses on case management within the hospice setting. The role involves prioritizing patient needs, evaluating and revising care plans, and demonstrating expertise in pharmacology, medication management, and end-of-life symptom management. The nurse will also be involved in reconciling medications, maintaining current medication orders, and ensuring interdisciplinary communication. Additionally, the position contributes to agency growth, assists with new employee orientation, and encourages cross-training and mutual teaching among staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
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.
1+ year of experience in Nursing or Hospice.

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments, including appropriateness for hospice care, learning needs, and progress toward goals.
Develops and revises the plan of care for patients and families.
Ensures appropriate utilization of services and maintains visit productivity standards.
Demonstrates knowledge of insurance reimbursement guidelines.
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 plans and revises as necessary.
Documents patient education tools used.
Assumes responsibility for Case Management, including developing, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care based on evidence-based knowledge.
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 the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Attends and participates in IDT meetings every 2 weeks.
Maintains a 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 meetings.
Participates in PI meetings and activities/committees as requested.
Accepts other assignments as requested.
Documents case management activities.
Assists with growing agency business.
Provides orientation to new employees.
Cross trains to learn new skills and demonstrates a willingness to teach each other.

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