Hospice RN

Preferred Care Management; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Hospice in Central New Jersey is seeking Registered Nurses to join our team. You will oversee a primary caseload and provide skilled nursing care to patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and private homes.

You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, develop and revise the plan of care with the Hospice IDT, educate patients and families, and supervise Hospice Aides/Homemakers.

Qualifications

• Initial and comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary IDT setting.
• Understanding of Hospice philosophy and death/dying concepts.

Responsibilities

• Oversees primary caseload and provides skilled nursing care as prescribed.
• Teaches and counsels patients, families, and caregivers.
• Supervises Hospice Aides/Homemakers and collaborates with the IDT.
• Ensures compliance with state laws and Medicare Conditions of Participation.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pain management

Home health experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited RN program

CHPN certification preferred

Job description

Swan Hospice is actively seeking Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team in Central New Jersey.

We provide quality hospice care to patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and in private homes.

Job Description

A.BASIC PURPOSE

Oversees 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

• a. Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• b. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• c. Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.

Experience

• a. Has minimum of one (1) year general nursing preferred with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience.
• b. Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.
• c. Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• d. Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• a. Registered Nurse licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing in accordance with N.J.S.A. 45:11-23 et seq. and N.J.A.C 13:37.
• b. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with New Jersey state requirements.
• c. Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
• d. Satisfactory criminal background check.