Compassionate Hospice RN - Full-Time Care Specialist

VNA Health Group; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

VNA Health Group invites a Staff Nurse Hospice to join its Essex County team. You will assess patient needs, manage symptoms, and develop individualized care plans to support patients and families at end of life.

You will collaborate with VNA clinicians, document updates in EMR, and provide education and guidance to families as care goals evolve. A two-week orientation will introduce hospice practices and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• RN with Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nurse preferred.
• Certification in Critical Care preferred.
• 1+ year of supervised clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Excellent communication, computer, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and manage symptoms for hospice patients.
• Create individualized hospice care plans and document updates.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with VNA clinicians and external providers for seamless care.
• Document status updates and adjust care plans as goals evolve.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (RN)

Certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nurse

Critical Care skills certification

Job description

VNA Health Group invites a Staff Nurse Hospice to join its Essex County team. You will assess patient needs, manage symptoms, and develop individualized care plans to support patients and families at end of life.

You will collaborate with VNA clinicians, document updates in EMR, and provide education and guidance to families as care goals evolve. A two-week orientation will introduce hospice practices and safety protocols.