On Call Hospice RN Nights

VNA Health Group; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VNA Health Group in Essex County, NJ seeks an On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for night shifts to provide after-hours hospice care and support to patients and families. The role emphasizes compassionate, end-of-life care following hospice best practices and strong collaboration with the care team.

The ideal candidate holds a current NJ RN license with 1–2 years in hospice or palliative care and must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Current NJ RN license required.
• 1–2 years hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Ability to work night shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to hospice patients during after-hours.
• Respond promptly to patient calls and perform on-site visits as needed.
• Assess and manage pain and other symptoms for comfort.
• Offer guidance and emotional support to families.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care and communication.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

NJ RN license

Job description

Join Our Compassionate Team and Make a Difference!

On Call Hospice RN-Nights

Location: Essex County

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This role is crucial in providing after-hours care and support to hospice patients and their families. The ideal candidate will respond to patient needs during night shifts, ensuring high-quality, end-of-life care in accordance with the hospice philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide nursing care to hospice patients during after-hours, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to patient calls, perform on-site visits as needed, and manage urgent patient needs.
• Symptom Management: Assess and manage pain and other symptoms, providing comfort and relief to patients.
• Family Support: Offer guidance and emotional support to families during challenging times.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary hospice team, including physicians, social workers, and chaplains.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of patient care and communication.
• Adhere to Best Practices: Follow VNA Health Group's hospice best practices, ensuring compassionate and patient-centered care, effective communication, and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

candidates must:

• Education: Current NJ RN license
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Skills: Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Availability: Ability to work night shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Transportation: Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.

Working Conditions/Physical Demand

Working indoors and outdoors with clinical equipment and use of phone and computer; Job characteristics: Client and Customer contact

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation range for this position is USD $43.00 to USD $51.00. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

EEOC

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