RN -Hospice Per Diem Nurse

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice seeks a dedicated Hospice Nurse to oversee quality and expert care for assigned patients in home-based settings. The role emphasizes compassionate symptom management and individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, education for patients and families, coordinating with physicians and IDT, and arranging timely home visits. A minimum of one year nursing experience is required; BSN preferred and CHPN/OCN preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year nursing experience in medical/surgical, oncology, geriatric, or hospice/home care.
• BSN degree preferred; CHPN or OCN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments for comfort and symptom relief.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Educate patients and families as needed about care.
• Obtain physician orders to support symptom management.
• Coordinate home visit scheduling and mile/time management.
• Refer to IDT members and collaborate with social workers.

Skills

Nursing experience

BLS certification

Education

BSN degree preferred

CHPN or OCN preferred

Job description

A compassionate jobseeker is needed for the Hospice Nurse opportunity with our company! As a Hospice Nurse, you will be responsible for overseeing the quality, expert care of your assigned hospice patients. This opportunity offers $38.00 - $45.05 an hour based on experience!

Join Us and Be Part of the Samaritan Difference!

What You’ll Do:

• Perform patient assessments for comfort and relief symptoms
• Establish and implement an individualized plan of care for each patient
• Assess the need for patient and family education and provide education as needed.
• Obtain appropriate physician orders to achieve symptom management
• Triage and arrange home visit schedule, demonstrating efficiency in time and mile management
• Make referrals to additional IDT members and collaborate with social workers related to their involvement.

What You’ll Bring to Our Team:

• Minimum of one year nursing experience - medical/surgical, oncology, geriatric or related experience, hospice/home care experience preferred
• N. required; BSN Degree preferred
• CHPN or OCN preferred, BLS training
• NJ driver’s license and insurance coverage required
• Bilingual is a plus!

Samaritan is a leading not-for-profit, locally based provider of home-based primary care, palliative care, hospice care, grief support, education, social connections and advocacy. Proudly serving the South Jersey community since 1980.

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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