Hospice RN - Per Diem, Patient-Focused Care

Hunterdon Health; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health is seeking a Hospice Admin & General RN to provide continuity of hospice care under medical direction for Hunterdon Hospice patients and families. This per diem position emphasizes nursing process, evidence-based practice, and exceptional patient experience to ensure comfort when the primary nurse is unavailable.

Responsibilities include maintaining continuity of care during after-hours, assessing emergencies when the hospice office is closed, admitting patients and handing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required or ADN with BSN enrollment within 5 years
• RN license issued in New Jersey is required
• Two years experience in medical/surgical, oncology, hospice, palliative or community health nursing preferred? (exact wording from ad)

Responsibilities

• Ensures continuity of nursing care under medical direction according to standards of care and hospice policies. This may occur when the Hunterdon Hospice office is closed.
• Assesses problems and promotes resolution of emergencies when the office of Hunterdon Hospice is closed.
• Admits patients to Hunterdon Hospice services and hands off to the primary nurse.
• Actively participates in Hunterdon Hospice Quality Improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN License in New Jersey

BSN program enrollment within 5 years

Tools

General computer experience

IV certification

Job description

Hunterdon Health is seeking a Hospice Admin & General RN to provide continuity of hospice care under medical direction for Hunterdon Hospice patients and families. This per diem position emphasizes nursing process, evidence-based practice, and exceptional patient experience to ensure comfort when the primary nurse is unavailable.

Responsibilities include maintaining continuity of care during after-hours, assessing emergencies when the hospice office is closed, admitting patients and handing