Travel RN: Hospice & Palliative Care (PM Shifts)

American Traveler

Basking Ridge (NJ)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for home hospice care in New Jersey. The role requires an active NJ RN license or compact license, BLS, and experience in a home hospice setting; Epic EMR is used for charting.

The position features a 48-hour weekly schedule with PM shifts, on-call coverage for Morris & Sussex Counties, weekend rotation, and potential travel to sister locations. Candidates should have strong critical thinking, communication skills, and knowledge of hospice

Qualifications

Active NJ RN license or compact license required.
Valid NJ driver's license required.
BLS certification required.
Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a home hospice environment required.
ASN or diploma with NJ RN license required.
3+ years of RN experience preferred.
Experience in hospice agency or organization preferred.
Experience using an EMR required.
Strong critical thinking and communication skills required.
Knowledge of hospice regulations, pharmacology, and safe medication management.

Responsibilities

Home care setting within a Hospice and Palliative Care program
PM shift, 4pm to 8am, 3 shifts per week (16 hours per shift, 48 hours weekly)
On-call coverage required for Morris & Sussex Counties
Weekend rotation required every 3 weeks with comp days provided
One summer and one winter holiday coverage required
May float to sister hospital location as needed
Uses Epic EMR for charting
Performs patient assessments to determine hospice appropriateness and develops individualized plans of care
Completes admission, discharge, and re-visit documentation with timely data transfer
Provides age-appropriate patient and family education and evaluates teaching effectiveness
Manages caseload including scheduling, care plan revisions, and interdisciplinary communication
Attends IDT meetings every 2 weeks and monthly staff meetings
Supervises HHAs according to hospice standards
Maintains a safe environment through infection control and medication reconciliation practices
Participates in performance improvement activities and may mentor new employees
Local candidates accepted at a lower rate
Travelers may stay on assignment up to one calendar year from initial start date before requiring a break