Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse

Ocean Healthcare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Serenity Hospice Care is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide weekend hospice care across Burlington, Camden, and Mercer Counties in New Jersey.

This Weekend RN will perform end-of-life visits, hospice admissions, and ongoing patient care while coordinating with the hospice team to support comfort and family needs. Hours are Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., totaling 24 hours per weekend.

Qualifications

• Current, active New Jersey RN license.
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and respond to changing patient needs.
• Availability to work Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the three-county service area.
• Hospice, home health, or palliative care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-of-life visits, focusing on patient comfort, symptom management, and family support.
• Complete hospice admissions, including assessments, documentation, and coordination of care.
• Perform scheduled and urgent patient visits based on clinical needs.
• Assess changes in patient condition and coordinate appropriate interventions with the hospice team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about comfort measures, medications, and the end-of-life process.
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation.

Skills

RN license

Assessment skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel within counties

Education

New Jersey RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Weekend Hospice

Burlington, Camden & Mercer Counties, NJ
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | 24 hours per weekend

Serenity Hospice Care is seeking a compassionate and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) to provide weekend hospice care throughout Burlington, Camden, and Mercer Counties.

This RN will be responsible for end-of-life visits, hospice admissions, and other patient care needs, providing comfort and support to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-of-life visits, focusing on patient comfort, symptom management, and family support.

• Complete hospice admissions, including assessments, documentation, and coordination of care.

• Perform scheduled and urgent patient visits based on clinical needs.

• Assess changes in patient condition and coordinate appropriate interventions with the hospice team.

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about comfort measures, medications, and the end-of-life process.

• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation.

• Communicate with physicians, facility staff, and the interdisciplinary team to support continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Current, active New Jersey RN license.

• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and respond to changing patient needs.

• Availability to work Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the three-county service area.

• Hospice, home health, or palliative care experience preferred.

Join Serenity Hospice Care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families through compassionate weekend care.