Hospice Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current New Jersey nursing license or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Current and valid CPR certification.
• Computer and keyboard skills.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately, pay attention to detail, and change tasks without losing efficiency or composure.
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations and changing work environments in response to customer needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with the health system, patients and family members, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Ability to use effective time management to set priorities, perform job responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning to solve problems and deliver care.
• Current and valid driver's license, vehicle registration, inspection sticker, and appropriate insurance coverage including collision coverage.
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with HR Policy 108 while driving remains a job responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and perform varied patient care tasks for patients of varied age groups, their families, and the community.
• Hold primary responsibility and accountability for patient nursing care while patients receive services from Valley Home Care, Inc.
• Respond effectively to new and changing work environments.
• Use clinical judgment and time management to prioritize responsibilities and respond to emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical/prescription, dental, and vision discount program
• Group term life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefit plans
• Supplemental voluntary benefits, including short- and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support
• Six paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Wellness time off
• Extended illness leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount
• Day care discounts at various facilities