Hospice RN

VNA Health Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 59,236 - 70,257; Full time

Job summary

VNA Health Group in Monmouth County is seeking a Per Diem Staff Nurse Hospice to assess patient needs, manage symptoms, and develop individualized care plans for end-of-life care, while supporting families.

As a registered nurse with a BSN, you will collaborate with clinicians, document patient status, and navigate EMR systems; compensation ranges from USD $43.00 to USD $51.00 per hour, with consideration of experience and market conditions.

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.
• Strong computer skills.

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

Strong computer skills

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Hospice Palliative Care Nurse certification

Job description

Staff Nurse Hospice

Job Locations: Monmouth

Category: Nursing

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.

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

• 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 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.