Hospice RN

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

VNA Health Group is seeking a Registered Nurse – Hospice (Per Diem) in Monmouth County. You will assess patients, manage symptoms, and develop individualized care plans while supporting families through the end-of-life journey.

Orientation covers hospice practices, EMR use, and safety. Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills are essential in providing compassionate care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete 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 in end-of-life journey.
• Collaborate with VNA clinicians and external providers to ensure seamless, compassionate care.
• Document patient status updates and adjust care plans as needs evolve.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Hospice Palliative Care Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Empower Lives, Elevate Care – Join Our Hospice Team

Registered Nurse – Hospice

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

Job Locations: Monmouth

Category: Nursing

As a Per Diem 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

How You’ll Move Hospice Care Forward:

• 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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