Hospice RN

journeyhosp; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Journey Hospice is seeking a per diem RN Case Manager to serve clients in Atlantic County. This role offers an hourly rate of $45. The RN will perform nursing assessments, develop and monitor the care plan, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive hospice care.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited RN program, NJ RN licensure, and preferred CHPN certification. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, colleagues and supervisors.
• Must demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work constructively with the health care team.
• Interacts positively with all staff, supporting the mission of Journey Hospice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and comprehensive nursing assessments and identify patient problems.
• Reassess nursing needs and collaborate to develop the Hospice IDT plan of care.
• Implement and reevaluate the plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Educate, supervise, and counsel patients, families, and staff about nursing care.
• Coordinate with the IDT to ensure patient and family needs are met.
• Supervise Hospice Aides/Homemakers.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

RN licensure NJ

Bachelor's degree preferred

CHPN certification preferred

Graduate of accredited RN program

Valid driver's license

Job description

\"LSMNJ is a very cohesive company that truly values their employees. There is a heart to this company that truly cares and practices it's mission statement from the C level that includes all employees, on a day to day basis. I am proud to work here and to be part of this LSMNJ Team!\"

\"All the managers are very friendly and always listen to our problems and find solutions to it.\"

\"I feel that this is a great place to work because we are not just co workers we are a family who loves and care about our fellow peers.\"

\"Employees in Hospice are close knit and genuinely care about each other and our patients.\"

Those are real statements from real employees at Journey Hospice.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

Journey Hospice has a rewarding and fulfilling position for a per diem RN Case Manager to work with our clients in Atlantic County. This is an hourly position offering $45.00. Flexibility with some benefits!

The Hospice RN will oversee primary caseload of Hospice patients and provides skilled professional nursing care to them, their families and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, New Jersey Hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards and agency policies and procedures. Provides the initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment and identification of problems of each patient; reassessment of nursing needs and collaborates to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care. Implements the plan of care and reevaluates and revises the plan of care relative to the patient’s nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive and responsive goals and interventions. Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient's needs, including other related problems of the patient at home. Works closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met. Provides supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers

Education/Training/Certifications:

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.

NJ RN Licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing in good standing.

Valid drivers license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with NJ state requirements.

Skill(s): Skills and Knowledge:

• Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and is able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers and all others.

• Must be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members and reflect concern for the well being of patients and employees.

• Interacts with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of LSMNJ.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year general nursing 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, principles of death/dying.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.