Full-Time On Call Hospice RN

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

43d•Remote

About The Position

Journey Hospice has a rewarding and fulfilling position for a full-time On-Call RN Case Manager. This position will cover every other week for 7 days on-call from 5p-9a Mon-Fri and every other weekend (full days). Competitive Salary, robust benefits and paid time off being offered! Although this position is remote, candidates must reside in the South Jersey area as territory covers Atlantic, Cape May, Gloucester and Cumberland Counties. This position will require travel in those areas for admissions/pronouncements, etc. The Hospice RN will oversee primary caseload of Hospice patients and provides skilled professional nursing care to them, their families and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, New Jersey Hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards and agency policies and procedures. Provides the initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment and identification of problems of each patient; reassessment of nursing needs and collaborates to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care. Implements the plan of care and reevaluates and revises the plan of care relative to the patients nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive and responsive goals and interventions. Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient's needs, including other related problems of the patient at home. Works closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met. Provides supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
NJ RN Licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing in good standing.
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with NJ state requirements.
Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and is able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers and all others.
Must be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members and reflect concern for the well being of patients and employees.
Interacts with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of LSMNJ.
Minimum of one (1) year general nursing preferred with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience.
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.
Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee primary caseload of Hospice patients
Provide skilled professional nursing care to patients, families, and caregivers
Provide initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment and identification of problems of each patient
Reassessment of nursing needs and collaborates to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care
Implements the plan of care and reevaluates and revises the plan of care relative to the patients nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive and responsive goals and interventions
Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient's needs, including other related problems of the patient at home
Works closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met
Provides supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers