LPN Weekend Baylor Shift

Ocean Healthcare • Camden, NJ

3d

About The Position

Serenity Hospice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to provide exceptional care, comfort, and support to hospice patients and their families. The nurse will develop plans for individual needs, perform regular check-ups, and communicate with family members as needed. Care is provided at patients’ places of residence and in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to support continuity and comprehensiveness of care. The role includes nursing assessment and care, timely clinical documentation, monitoring patients’ conditions, reporting changes and status to the appropriate clinical staff, and supporting patients and families with physical well-being and coping needs. The position also oversees Serenity Hospice Home Health Aides in the facility and participates in on-call responsibilities as necessary.

This full-time position is based in Camden, New Jersey, and follows a weekend Baylor schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM each day. The nurse is expected to uphold hospice principles, confidentiality, infection-control practices, and the organization’s commitment to high-quality, safe care and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the state of New Jersey.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Current driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Unlimited access to a reliable car.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care at the patient’s place of residence as indicated.
• Collaborate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to support continuity and comprehensiveness of care.
• Provide professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
• Communicate compassionately with patients and their families.
• Collaborate with patients and families to promote physical well-being and address coping issues.
• Prepare clinical-record documentation in a timely manner according to Hospice standards.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as necessary, including weekends and evenings.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization.
• Observe patients and alert doctors and other staff to changes in their condition.
• Report patient status regularly to the RN Case Manager.
• Oversee Serenity Hospice Home Health Aides in the facility.
• Assess infection-control needs to protect patients, families or caregivers, and staff; report suspected infection to the infection control nurse and/or hospice supervisors.
• Support high-quality, safe care and continually strive to improve performance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Matched 401(k).
• PTO days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed