Advanced Practice Nurse, Hospice, Full Time, Day

The Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness center membership discount

Paid holidays and PTO

Day care discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to lead Hospice/Home Care services in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You will provide expert nursing care, guidance to patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and allied health staff to optimize care.

Required are an MSN, BSN from NLN-accredited programs, and active NJ APN license with CPR/BLS. Magnet certification must be achieved by 06/01/2026; experience in Hospice/Oncology or community health is

Qualifications

• Graduate from an NLN accredited School of Nursing. BSN required. MSN required.
• Magnet recognition required by 06/01/2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care for Hospice/Home Care patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.
• Offer guidance, coaching, and education to patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
• Engage in consultation, collaboration, and research to improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership across clinical, professional, and systems domains.

Skills

APN license (NJ)

CPR/BLS

Communication skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Driving license

Education

BSN - NLN accredited

MSN - NLN accredited

Magnet-recognized certification by 06/01/2026

Job description

Position Summary

In a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical nursing expertise to the Hospice/Home Care patient populations to ensure the delivery of high quality nursing care; Scope of practice will encompass:

• Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers
• Consultation/Collaboration/Education
• Research
• Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems)

Education

Graduate from a NLN accredited School of Nursing. BSN from a NLN accredited school required. MSN required. As of 06/01/2026 Magnet recognized national certification required.

Experience

At least two (2) years experience as an APN in Hospice/Oncology or community health.

Skills

Current State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing). Current State of New Jersey APN license. CPR (BLS) Certification required. Demonstrates effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills. Effective organization skills and ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying. Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e. physicians, Rehab, Lab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills effectively to problem-solve and deliver care.Driver's License - current and valid driver's license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Job Location

Kraft Center

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.