On-Call Hospice RN - Full-Time

New Jersey, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey Hospice Central PA is seeking an experienced Hospice RN for on-call coverage (7 on / 7 off). This role involves overseeing patient care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a dedicated interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive support for patients and their families. Candidates should be graduates of accredited nursing programs with relevant licensing and a strong commitment to hospice care principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of general nursing experience preferred.
• Current hospice, home health, medical, surgical, or critical care experience preferred.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and principles of death/dying.

Responsibilities

• Oversee primary caseload of hospice patients and provide skilled professional nursing care.
• Conduct nursing assessments and collaborate on interdisciplinary team care plans.
• Supervise hospice aides and provide education to patients and families.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Nursing assessments

Pain management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program

Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)

PA RN Licensure in good standing

Job description

Career Opportunities with Journey Hospice

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

"LSMNJ is a very cohesive company that truly values their employees. There is a heart to this company that truly cares and practices its mission statement from the C level that includes all employees, on a day-to-day basis. I am proud to work here and to be part of this LSMNJ Team!"

"All the managers are very friendly and always listen to our problems and find solutions to them."

"I feel that this is a great place to work because we are not just co-workers, we are a family who loves and cares about our fellow peers."

"Employees in Hospice are close-knit and genuinely care about each other and our patients."

Those are real statements from real employees at Journey Hospice.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

Journey Hospice Central PA is looking for an experienced Hospice RN for On-Call Coverage 7 on / 7 off.

The Hospice RN will oversee a primary caseload of Hospice patients and provide skilled professional nursing care to them, their families, and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, New Jersey Hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards, and agency policies and procedures. The RN will conduct initial and comprehensive nursing assessments, identify patient problems, and collaborate 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, providing appropriate, comprehensive, and responsive goals and interventions. The RN teaches, supervises, and counsels patients, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and related issues. The RN works closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are met. The RN also 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.

PA RN Licensure by the PA State Board of Nursing in good standing.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation insured according to PA state requirements.

Skills and Knowledge:

Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor, communicate effectively, and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers, and others.

Must demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work constructively with other healthcare team members, reflecting concern for the well-being of patients and employees.

Interact positively with all staff, supporting the mission and vision of LSMNJ.

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of general nursing experience preferred, with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical, or critical care experience.

Experience with pain and symptom management interventions is preferred.

Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.

Understanding of hospice philosophy and principles of death/dying.