Hospice Registered Nurse- Part Time, Evenings, 2 PM - 10 PM, Atlantic Visiting Nurse Morristown NJ

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Visiting Nurse seeks a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse to join the interdisciplinary home care team. This role emphasizes autonomous clinical care, case management, and patient advocacy in patients' homes.

The RN will perform assessments, develop and adjust care plans, educate families, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with physicians and other team members. This is a field-based, patient-centered position with a focus on quality of life.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required; Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Ability to perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Strong documentation; knowledge of Medicare guidelines and hospice regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments to evaluate physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate care with physicians, social workers, hospice aides, chaplains, and IDT members.
• Educate patients and caregivers about disease progression, medications, and hospice philosophy.
• Document admissions, visits, and case management activities in the EMR as per agency standards.

Skills

Compassionate care

Autonomous practice

Clinical assessment

Case management

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Provide Compassionate Care When It Matters Most

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing comfort, dignity, and exceptional end-of-life care? Atlantic Visiting Nurse is seeking an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse to join our dedicated interdisciplinary team.

As a Hospice RN, you will build meaningful relationships with patients and families while providing expert clinical care in the comfort of their homes. This autonomous role combines case management, patient advocacy, clinical assessment, education, and collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure every patient receives compassionate, individualized care throughout their hospice journey.

Principal Responsibilities:

Clinical Assessment & Patient Care

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments to evaluate patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.


• Determine patient appropriateness for hospice services.


• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate individualized plans of care.


• Monitor patient progress and revise care plans based on changing clinical needs.


• Provide symptom management and evidence-based nursing interventions

Case Management:

• Serve as the primary Case Manager for an assigned patient caseload.


• Coordinate care with physicians, social workers, hospice aides, chaplains, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members.


• Prioritize patient visits based on clinical needs.


• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and communicate patient progress.


• Perform Home Health Aide supervisory visits in accordance with regulatory standards.

Patient & Family Education:

• Educate patients and caregivers regarding disease progression, medications, symptom management, and hospice philosophy.


• Adapt teaching methods to meet the unique learning needs of patients and families.


• Document education provided and evaluate understanding throughout the continuum of care.

Documentation & Regculatory Compliance:

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).


• Complete admission, visit, discharge, and case management documentation in accordance with agency standards.


• Demonstrate knowledge of hospice regulations, Medicare guidelines, and insurance reimbursement requirements.

Medication & Safety Management:

• Perform medication reconciliation during patient visits.


• Maintain current medication orders and monitor effectiveness.


• Demonstrate sound pharmacology knowledge and safe medication administration practices.


• Promote infection prevention and maintain a safe environment for patients, caregivers, and staff.

Quality Improvement & Professional Development:

• Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives and utilization review activities.


• Assist with orientation and mentoring of new employees.


• Cross-train to support departmental needs and share clinical knowledge.


• Attend staff meetings and continuing education opportunities.

Why Atlantic Visiting Nurse?

At Atlantic Visiting Nurse, you'll join a mission-driven organization committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered hospice care that honors dignity, comfort, and quality of life. Our nurses are empowered to practice autonomously while supported by an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to clinical excellence and compassionate service.

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