Hosice Nurse Case Manger

Preferred Care Health Centers; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Care Health Centers is seeking Registered Nurses (RN) to join Swan Hospice in New Jersey. The role includes overseeing hospice patient care, performing nursing assessments, and managing care plans. Candidates must hold a nursing degree and have experience in hospice or related fields.

Successful applicants will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients and families on nursing care needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Minimum one year general nursing experience, preferably in hospice or home health.
• Registered Nurse licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee primary caseload of hospice patients, delivering skilled nursing care.
• Provide initial and comprehensive nursing assessment and develop care plans.
• Educate and supervise patients and caregivers regarding nursing care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient and family education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pain management

Education

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)

Job description

Job Description

Swan Hospice is actively seeking Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team in New Jersey.

We provide quality hospice care to patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and in private homes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee primary caseload of hospice patients, delivering skilled professional nursing care to patients, families, and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, New Jersey hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Provide the initial and comprehensive nursing assessment and identification of problems for each patient; reassess nursing needs and collaborate to develop the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) plan of care.
• Implement and continually reevaluate and revise the plan of care to meet the patient's evolving nursing needs.
• Educate, supervise, and counsel patients, family members, and staff regarding nursing care, patient needs, and related problems at home.
• Work closely with other IDT members to ensure all patient and family care needs are met.
• Supervise hospice aides/homemakers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year general nursing experience preferred, with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical, or critical care experience.
• Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and principles of death/dying.
• Registered Nurse licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing in accordance with N.J.S.A. 45:11-23 et seq. and N.J.A.C 13:37.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable insured transportation meeting New Jersey state requirements.
• Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.