Registered Nurse - Hospice, Days 8 AM - 4 PM, Sussex County Atlantic Visiting Nurse
About The Position
This role assumes responsibility for case management, prioritizing schedules to accommodate patient needs, and evaluating/revising the plan of care. The nurse will demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology, safe medication management, and end-of-life symptom management, routinely reconciling medications and maintaining current medication orders. Evidence of interdisciplinary communication is expected, and participation in PI meetings and activities/committees is required. The position also assists with growing agency business, provides orientation to new employees, and accepts other assignments as requested. Cross-training to learn new skills and a willingness to teach others are also key aspects of the role. Our Home care and Hospice teams work with patients and their families inside their homes and in their community, bringing comfort, compassion, education, and expertise. We celebrate these close connections by delivering the best comprehensive home care and hospice services possible.
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 Hospice Nursing
- CHPN certification
Responsibilities
- Assumes responsibility for case management.
- Prioritizes schedule to accommodate patient's needs.
- Evaluates the plan of care and revises as needed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management and end-of-life symptom management.
- Routinely reconciles medications.
- Maintain current medication orders.
- Shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication.
- Participates in PI meetings and activities/committees as requested.
- Assists with growing agency business.
- Provides orientation to new employees.
- Accepts other assignments as requested.
- Cross trains to learn new skills and demonstrates a willingness to teach others.
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
