Registered Nurse- GIP - Full Time, Days, Hours Flexible, Morris, Chilton & Overlook, Atlantic Visiting Nurse
About The Position
At Atlantic Visiting Nurse (AVN), we believe hospice care is about more than providing medical treatment—it's about delivering comfort, dignity, compassion, and support during life's most meaningful moments. As part of Atlantic Health System, Atlantic Visiting Nurse is proud to be Ranked the #1 Home Health Agency in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report, Rated 4.5 Stars by Medicare Care Compare, and Recognized for Team Member Engagement with Press Ganey Employee Engagement scores above the national average. We're seeking a compassionate Per Diem Hospice Registered Nurse to join our exceptional hospice team. In this role, you'll provide expert nursing care to adult and geriatric hospice patients at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, ensuring patients and families receive compassionate, individualized care during every stage of their hospice journey. If you're passionate about hospice nursing and are looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) 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)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Minimum one (1) 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
- Passionate about hospice and end-of-life care
- Thrives working independently in the field
- Demonstrates exceptional compassion and empathy
- Possesses strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- Excels at building meaningful relationships with patients and families
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
- Enjoys collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
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 modify interventions based on patient condition.
- Deliver evidence-based pain and symptom management.
- Manage an assigned hospice caseload while providing individualized, patient-centered care.
- Coordinate care with physicians, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and communicate patient progress.
- Perform Home Health Aide supervisory visits in accordance with agency standards.
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, medication management, pain and symptom control, and end-of-life care expectations.
- Adapt education to meet each patient's learning needs.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Maintain compliance with Medicare Hospice regulations and agency standards.
- Complete admission, revisit, discharge, and case management documentation.
- Perform medication reconciliation.
- Monitor medication effectiveness and maintain current medication orders.
- Promote infection prevention and patient safety.
- Demonstrate strong pharmacology knowledge and safe medication practices.
- Participate in Performance Improvement and Utilization Review initiatives.
- Mentor and orient new team members.
- Cross-train to support departmental needs.
- Attend staff meetings and continuing education opportunities.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
