Hospice RN Case Manager – NJ | Impactful Patient Care

Preferred Care Health Centers; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Hospice in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse to oversee hospice care in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and patients' homes. The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, family education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Requires RN license in NJ; CHPN preferred; 1 year hospice/home health/clinical experience recommended. The position is available as full-time or part-time with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.
• Has minimum of one (1) year general nursing preferred with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience.
• Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with New Jersey state requirements.
• Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pain management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Nursing assessment

Education

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Registered Nurse licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing

CHPN certification preferred

1 year nursing experience in hospice/home health/medical/surgical/ICU preferred

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Satisfactory references

Satisfactory criminal background check

Job description

Swan Hospice in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse to oversee hospice care in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and patients' homes. The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, family education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Requires RN license in NJ; CHPN preferred; 1 year hospice/home health/clinical experience recommended. The position is available as full-time or part-time with competitive salary and benefits.