Advanced Practice Nurse, Hospice, Full Time, Day

32 Valley Home Care; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Valley Health System in the United States seeks an experienced APN to contribute professional and clinical nursing expertise to Hospice/Home Care patients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care. The role involves expert guidance, collaboration, education, leadership, and potential involvement in research within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold a NJ APN license, a BSN, an MSN, and Magnet certification, with a minimum of two years in Hospice/Oncology or community health.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and coaching to patients, families and other healthcare providers.
• Consultation, Collaboration, Education and research involvement.
• Leadership in clinical, professional, and systems levels.
• Ability to function effectively in stressful environments and changing patient needs.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

BSN degree

MSN degree

Magnet certification

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

• 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.

Company Culture

Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you're joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what's right, and always striving to be better together.