Registered Nurse Hospice

Villa Marie Claire; Waldwick (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

On-site parking

Job summary

Villa Marie Claire, a compassionate 20-bed hospice in Saddle River, NJ, seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our inpatient team. You will provide direct patient care, assess needs, and implement care plans in a home-like setting with round-the-clock support.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, teaching, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary staff. NJ RN licensure and BLS are required; BSN preferred and new graduates considered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree BSN preferred.
• Will consider newly licensed graduates.
• Minimum one-year current clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent clinical assessment skills, communication skills, and time management skills.
• RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current NJ License upon hire required.
• BCLS – Basic Life Support BLS through American Heart Association, upon hire, is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Care and Practice, Patient Bill of Rights and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Delivers patient care in accordance with specialty specific standards as appropriate.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the patient plan of care according to changing health care needs.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient teaching using appropriate education resources and evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching.
• Models effective leadership skills through role modeling, mentoring and effective communication.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
• Directly delegates and supervises the practice of ancillary staff and is knowledgeable of NJ Scope of Practice guidelines.
• Supports a professional practice environment by functioning as a role model and resource person and also functions as a preceptor for nursing staff and participates in orientation of other unit employees.
• Participates in unit-based and organization-wide activities, committees and community activities as appropriate.
• Identifies own learning needs with respect to nursing practice and pursues educational support to meet these needs.
• Routinely utilizes Evidence Based Practice literature and policies to ensure consistency and accuracy in care delivery.
• Participates actively in the Performance Improvement process to evaluate quality of nursing care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Time management

Education

RN licensure required

BSN preferred

Newly licensed graduates considered

Job description

Organization Overview:

Villa Marie Claire is a compassionate and innovative 20-bed residential hospice like no other in the region. From the skilled staff to the natural surroundings, the Villa combines the ambiance of a home-like environment with the peace of mind of a specialized, around-the-clock care team.

Organization Location and Philosophy:

Nestled on 26 acres in Saddle River, NJ, the Villa offers a team of specialists focusing on pain and symptom management, ensuring patients experience dignity and comfort during this chapter of life. The Villa embodies the belief that quality can be achieved at every stage, regardless of medical diagnosis or abilities.

Patient Experience:

Patients enjoy private rooms with a bath and a view of the grounds, free from burdensome symptoms, allowing them time with loved ones. The Villa’s family-focused philosophy invites participation from the patient’s support system, including pets, and offers overnight accommodations for family members.

A Brief Overview:

Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of direct care to assigned patients with simple to complex health care needs in inpatient, outpatient and procedural areas. Works in an environment requiring continual response to dynamic patient acuity changes with rapidly changing nursing care responsibilities.

What you will do:

• Delivers patient care in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Care and Practice, Patient Bill of Rights and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Delivers patient care in accordance with specialty specific standards (e.g. Oncology Nurses Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses) as appropriate
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the patient plan of care according to changing health care needs.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient teaching using appropriate education resources and evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching.
• Models effective leadership skills through role modeling, mentoring and effective communication. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
• Directly delegates and supervises the practice of ancillary staff (LPN’s, PCA’s, Tech’s, Unit Secretaries, etc.) and is knowledgeable of the tenets of the NJ Scope of Practice guidelines.
• Supports a professional practice environment by functioning as a role model and resource person and also functions as a preceptor for nursing staff and participates in the orientation of other unit employees.
• Participates in unit-based and organization-wide activities, committees and community activities as appropriate
• Identifies own learning needs with respect to nursing practice and pursues educational support to meet these needs.
• Routinely utilizes Evidence Based Practice literature, policy and procedure manuals and other available reference materials to ensure consistency and accuracy in the delivery of care.
• Participates actively in the Performance Improvement process to evaluate the quality of nursing care delivered to patients.

Education Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree BSN preferred.
• Will consider newly licensed graduates.

Experience Qualifications:

• Minimum one-year current clinical experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent clinical assessment skills, communication skills, and time management skills.

Licenses and Certifications:

• RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current NJ License upon hire required.
• BCLS – Basic Life Support BLS through American Heart Association, upon hire, is required.

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions through our in-house pharmacy, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

Pay Range:

$44.00/hour - $55.00/hour.

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented team of physicians, nurses, allied health employees, and a wide variety of non-clinical administrative and operational staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time

Shift:

Nights

Expected hours:

36 per week and every other weekend

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible schedule.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vision insurance.

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical Setting:

• Inpatient

Work Location:

In person