Hospice RN Per Diem

New Jersey, Inc.; West Caldwell (NJ); Hybrid; USD 53.416 - 76.077; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

New Jersey, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem RN Case Manager to provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients. This role requires effective collaboration within an interdisciplinary team and the ability to address diverse needs of patients and families.

Ideal candidates should be graduates of accredited nursing programs, possess NJ RN Licensure, and preferably hold a CHPN certification. Flexibility in scheduling with a pay rate up to $47 per hour makes this position appealing.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse certification preferred.
• NJ RN Licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Aufgaben

• Oversee primary caseload of hospice patients.
• Provide skilled professional nursing care.
• Collaborate to develop interdisciplinary team care plan.
• Teach and counsel patients and family members.
• Ensure all patient and family care needs are met.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Optimism and enthusiasm

Ausbildung

Graduate of accredited registered nursing program

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)

NJ RN Licensure

Valid driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

Journey Hospice – Per Diem RN Case Manager

Per diem, as needed, with flexible scheduling and pay rate up to $47 per hour.

The Hospice RN will oversee a primary caseload of hospice patients and provide skilled professional nursing care to them, their families and caregivers in accordance with physician orders and compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, New Jersey Hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards, and agency policies and procedures. Responsibilities include providing the initial and comprehensive nursing assessments, identifying patient problems, reassessing nursing needs, and collaborating to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care. The RN implements, reevaluates, and revises the plan of care to meet the patient's nursing needs, delivering appropriate, comprehensive and responsive goals and interventions. The RN teaches, supervises, and counsels patients, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient's needs, including related problems at home. The RN works closely with other IDT members to ensure all patient and family care needs are met and provides supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers.

Education / Training / Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.
• NJ RN Licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation insured in accordance with NJ state requirements.

Skills and Knowledge

• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor; communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co‑workers and all others.
• Demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members, reflecting concern for the well‑being of patients and employees.
• Interact with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of LSMNJ.

Experience

• 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 and principles of death and dying.