Registered Nurse - Hospice

TALENT Software Services; Basking Ridge (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 61.992 - 68.880; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an RN Hospice Nurse for home hospice care in Basking Ridge, NJ. The candidate should have a valid New Jersey RN license and 2–3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring a safe environment for patients. This full-time mid-senior level position requires critical thinking and excellent communication skills, along with BLS certification and a valid driver's license.

Qualifikationen

• 2–3 years experience as RN in home hospice environment.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license required.

Aufgaben

• Perform assessments to determine appropriateness for hospice care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient and family care plans.
• Ensure safe environment for patients and staff.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Communication

Medication reconciliation

Ausbildung

Current New Jersey RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems

Jobbeschreibung

RN Hospice Nurse (Home Hospice)

Base Pay Range: $45.00/hr – $50.00/hr.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments to determine a patient’s appropriateness for hospice care, learning needs, and progress toward goals.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient and family plans of care based on evidence‑based knowledge.
• Maintain visit productivity standards and ensure appropriate utilization of services.
• Complete discharge, admission, and re‑visit assessments, transferring data promptly.
• Use age‑appropriate teaching methods for patients and families; evaluate and revise teaching plans.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff; follow infection control measures.
• Demonstrate pharmacology knowledge and manage medication reconciliation.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, PI meetings, and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings bi‑weekly.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities, review records, and gather data.
• Provide orientation/mentorship to new employees; cross‑train as needed.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey RN license.
• 2–3 years experience as RN in home hospice environment.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience using an EMR, excellent critical thinking and communication skills.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Function

Other.