Hospice RN: Admissions, Assessments & Care Planning

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a registered nurse to conduct comprehensive hospice assessments, determine eligibility, prognosis, and the appropriate level of care while supporting patient and family goals. You will collaborate with the Hospice Medical Director on admission decisions and care planning.

Responsibilities include facilitating admissions, certifications, and initial care planning, completing GIP admissions, and discharge assessments as indicated.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (NJ).
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine hospice eligibility and level of care.
• Review clinical documentation and collaborate with Hospice Medical Director.
• Explain hospice services, levels of care, and admission process to patients and families.
• Facilitate hospice consents, admissions, certifications, and initial care planning.
• Complete GIP admissions and discharge assessments as indicated.

Skills

Hospice care

Patient education

Care planning

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse licensure in NJ

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a registered nurse to conduct comprehensive hospice assessments, determine eligibility, prognosis, and the appropriate level of care while supporting patient and family goals. You will collaborate with the Hospice Medical Director on admission decisions and care planning.

Responsibilities include facilitating admissions, certifications, and initial care planning, completing GIP admissions, and discharge assessments as indicated.