Hospice RN Case Manager – In-Home Care & Family Support

Virtua; Cropwell (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Hospice Registered Nurse will bring the essential elements of the hospice delivery model into the patient’s defined living space through assessing, planning and implementing a treatment plan to keep terminally ill patients comfortable.

Their duties include monitoring vital signs, administering medications and supporting patients and their families through this transition, coordinating with physicians and an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of hospice nursing experience.
• Current State of New Jersey nursing license to practice as a registered nurse.
• Current CPR certification and BLS.
• Must have current proof of valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and document care plans in home settings.
• Administer medications and treatments per the care plan.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Attend bi-weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and participate in on-call coverage.

Skills

Assessment skills

Clinical judgement

Hospice experience

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

The Hospice Registered Nurse will bring the essential elements of the hospice delivery model into the patient’s defined living space through assessing, planning and implementing a treatment plan to keep terminally ill patients comfortable.

Their duties include monitoring vital signs, administering medications and supporting patients and their families through this transition, coordinating with physicians and an interdisciplinary team.