Hospice RN On Call (Weekdays)

New Jersey Hospice Care; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

New Jersey Hospice Care is seeking an experienced RN On-Call Nurse to provide compassionate hospice care across North New Jersey. The role covers on-call visits, symptom management, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team.

You will assess patients, administer medications, document in accordance with Medicare and agency policies, and travel locally with a valid NJ driver's license. Evening and night shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing and New Jersey RN license.
• Hospice or home health experience required.
• Ability to travel locally throughout the North New Jersey territory.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in an on-call environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and provide hospice nursing care with symptom management.
• Coordinate care with attending physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Document care at point of service per Medicare regulations.
• Administer medications in accordance with regulations and policies.
• Maintain and update patient records and plans of care.
• Communicate significant changes to physicians and supervisor.
• Provide end-of-life counseling and education to patients and families.
• Coordinate equipment, supplies, and services for patients.

Skills

Nursing assessment

On-call nursing

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

New Jersey RN license

Job description

RN On-Call Nurse – Central New Jersey

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 PM–8:30 AM

A well-established hospice care organization is seeking an experienced RN On-Call Nurse to provide compassionate, high-quality care to hospice patients and their families throughout North New Jersey.

The RN On-Call Nurse is responsible for assessing patient needs, providing symptom management, coordinating care, and responding to patient and family needs during assigned on-call hours.

Responsibilities include:

• Assume responsibility for assigned patient visits and the on-call schedule, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

• Provide hospice nursing care based on comprehensive assessments, with a focus on pain control and symptom management.

• Communicate with attending physicians, hospice team members, facilities, and other agencies as needed to coordinate patient care.

• Maintain regular communication with the direct supervisor regarding patient needs and assignments.

• Complete accurate and timely documentation at the point of service in accordance with agency policies and applicable Medicare regulations.

• Administer medications in accordance with federal and state regulations and organizational policies.

• Maintain current and accurate patient records, including interventions, goals, outcomes, and changes in condition.

• Assess patients and collaborate with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary team regarding hospice eligibility and ongoing care needs.

• Complete initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine care needs.

• Anticipate end-stage disease progression and related pain and symptom-management needs.

• Regularly reevaluate patients’ nursing needs and update the plan of care as appropriate.

• Provide preventive and palliative nursing interventions.

• Counsel and educate patients and families regarding end-of-life care and needs.

• Complete comprehensive death documentation when appropriate.

• Notify physicians of significant changes in a patient’s condition or needs.

• Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate the patient’s plan of care.

• Participate in on-call responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies.

• Coordinate necessary medical equipment, supplies, and other services for patients.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.

• Current and unrestricted New Jersey RN license.

• Previous hospice or home health experience required.

• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and make appropriate clinical decisions in an on-call environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Ability to travel locally throughout the assigned North New Jersey territory.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Mileage reimbursement

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Additional employee benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO/AA/M/F/DV