Hospice RN

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

Job summary

VNA Health Group in Monmouth County, NJ is seeking a Staff Nurse Hospice to join our compassionate hospice team. You will assess patient needs, manage symptoms, and develop individualized care plans that support patients and families at end of life.

This full-time role starts with a two-week orientation on hospice practices and EMR systems, and requires strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• RN with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Hospice Palliative Care Nurse and Critical Care certifications preferred.
• 1+ year supervised clinical RN experience.
• Excellent communication, strong computer, and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills and team collaboration.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Staff Nurse Hospice

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.

As a Full Time Staff Nurse HospiceservingMonmouth 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

RNwith Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Certificationin Hospice Palliative Care Nurse and Critical Care and Critical Careskills preferred

1+year of supervised clinical experience as a registered nurse

Excellentcommunication skills

StrongComputer skills

Excellentorganizational 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

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