Hospice RN

VNA Health Group; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VNA Health Group is seeking a Registered Nurse – Hospice in Monmouth County. The role focuses on assessing patient needs, managing symptoms, and guiding families through end-of-life care within a compassionate team. A two-week orientation will introduce hospice practices and EMR usage.

The position emphasizes strong communication and care coordination with clinicians and external providers to deliver dignified patient experiences. NJ driver’s license and in-nurse duties are required.

Qualifications

• RN with Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nurse and Critical Care preferred.
• 1+ year of supervised clinical RN experience.
• Excellent communication skills and strong computer skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and create individualized hospice care plans.
• Provide education, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families.
• Collaborate with VNA clinicians and external providers to ensure seamless care.
• Document patient status updates and adjust care plans as needed.
• Complete orientation focused on hospice care practices, EMR, and safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Hospice Palliative Care Nurse Certification

Critical Care Certification

Job description

Overview

Empower Lives, Elevate Care – Join Our Hospice Team

Registered Nurse – Hospice

Monmouth County

At VNA Health Group, we’re transforming healthcare by empowering nurses to deliver compassionate care that helps patients live with dignity and comfort.

Staff Nurse Hospice

As a Full Time Staff Nurse Hospice serving Monmouth County, you’ll assess patient needs, manage symptoms, create individualized care plans, and support families through the end-of-life journey.

Responsibilities

• Complete a two-week orientation focused on hospice care practices, EMR systems, and safety protocols.
• Assess patients with advanced illnesses and create individualized hospice care plans.
• Provide education, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families as they navigate the end-of-life journey.
• Collaborate closely with VNA clinicians and external providers to ensure seamless, compassionate care.
• Document patient status updates and adjust care plans as needs and goals evolve.

Qualifications

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

Working Conditions/Physical Demand

Working indoors/outdoors with clinical equipment and use of phone and computer; car and valid NJ Driver’s license. Job Characteristics: Client/Customer contact. In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation range for this position is USD $43.00 to USD $51.00. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

EEOC

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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