Hospice RN: Expert Case Manager & Patient Advocate

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse to oversee hospice case management, assess patient needs, develop and revise plans of care, and ensure safe medication management per end-of-life guidelines.

This role emphasizes interdisciplinary communication, Medicare/insurance coordination, and adherence to hospice regulations. Requires RN license and BLS; BSN preferred; 1+ year hospice or nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with active RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Hospice or end-of-life care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for case management.
• Develops and implements the plan of care based on evidence-based knowledge.
• Revises care plan as indicated and prioritizes care needs.
• Maintains visit productivity and monitors utilization of services.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary team and insurance providers.
• Performs admissions assessments and discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing

Hospice care

Case management

Education/teaching

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BSN preferred

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse to oversee hospice case management, assess patient needs, develop and revise plans of care, and ensure safe medication management per end-of-life guidelines.

This role emphasizes interdisciplinary communication, Medicare/insurance coordination, and adherence to hospice regulations. Requires RN license and BLS; BSN preferred; 1+ year hospice or nursing experience preferred.