Hospice RN: In-Home & Facility Patient Care Lead

Preferred Care Management; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Hospice in Central New Jersey is seeking Registered Nurses to join our team. You will oversee a primary caseload and provide skilled nursing care to patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and private homes.

You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, develop and revise the plan of care with the Hospice IDT, educate patients and families, and supervise Hospice Aides/Homemakers.

Qualifications

• Initial and comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary IDT setting.
• Understanding of Hospice philosophy and death/dying concepts.

Responsibilities

• Oversees primary caseload and provides skilled nursing care as prescribed.
• Teaches and counsels patients, families, and caregivers.
• Supervises Hospice Aides/Homemakers and collaborates with the IDT.
• Ensures compliance with state laws and Medicare Conditions of Participation.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pain management

Home health experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited RN program

CHPN certification preferred

Job description

Swan Hospice in Central New Jersey is seeking Registered Nurses to join our team. You will oversee a primary caseload and provide skilled nursing care to patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and private homes.

You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, develop and revise the plan of care with the Hospice IDT, educate patients and families, and supervise Hospice Aides/Homemakers.