Hospice and Palliative Nurse

Pacer Staffing; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for hospice care. This role involves performing patient assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in home hospice environments, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Join a team that values your expertise and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families. This position provides a chance to grow professionally while contributing to a compassionate mission in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of RN experience in a home hospice environment.
• Must hold a valid New Jersey RN License and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop care plans for hospice patients.
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations and maintain safe environments.

Skills

Home hospice experience

Critical thinking

Communication skills

BLS certification

Valid New Jersey driver’s license

Education

Current New Jersey RN License

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Recruitment Manager - US Healthcare at Pacer Staffing LLC

Job Role: Registered Nurse - Hospice

Location: Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Shift: 5x8 (40 Hrs/Week)

Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: 03/31/2025

Job Type: Onsite (Contract) Full Time

Job Summary:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs Patient assessments: Accurately assesses patient’s appropriateness for hospice care, learning needs and progress toward goals. Develops the plan of care for the patient and family.
• Ensures appropriate utilization of services: Maintains visit productivity standards. Demonstrates knowledge of insurance reimbursement.
• Completes discharge assessments: Performs laptop transfer of data twice daily. Completes admission assessment and transfers within 24 hours. Completes re-visit documentation and transfers.
• Uses age appropriate teaching methods for patients and families: Evaluates teaching plan and revises as necessary. Documents patient education tools used.
• Assumes responsibility for Case Management: Develops/implements/evaluates plan of care based on evidence-based knowledge. Revises care plan as indicated. Prioritizes care needs. Demonstrates knowledge of hospice regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines. Shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication. Performs HHA supervisions per standards. Ensures appropriate utilization of services. Follows scheduling process. Communicates progress toward goals. Attends and participates in meetings every 2 weeks. Evaluates the plan of care and revises as needed.
• Maintains safe environment for patients and co-workers. Follows infection control measures and reports infections. Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management. Routinely reconciles medications. Maintains current medication orders.
• Attends monthly staff meeting: Participates in PI meetings and activities/committees as requested. Accepts other assignments as requested.
• Assumes responsibility for case management: Prioritizes schedule to accommodate patient's needs. Documents case management activities. Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management. Routinely reconciles medications. Maintains current medication orders.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Program: Reviews health records and gathers data to support PI activities. Attends UR meetings as requested. Provides orientation/mentorship to new employees. Cross trains to learn new skills and demonstrates a willingness to teach others.
• Assists with growing agency business: Provides orientation to new employees. Accepts other assignments as requested. Cross trains to learn new skills.

Skills:

• Must have 2-3 years as RN in home hospice environment.
• Must have valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• BLS - required.

Job Qualifications/Experience:

• Current New Jersey RN License.
• Experience using an EMR, excellent critical thinking and communication skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care