On Call Hospice RN

Overview

Journey Hospice has a rewarding and fulfilling position for a full-time On-Call RN Case Manager. This position will cover every other week for 7 days on-call from 5p-9a Mon-Fri and every other weekend (full days). Competitive Salary, robust benefits and paid time off being offered!

Although this position is remote, candidates must reside in the South Jersey area as territory covers Atlantic, Cape May, Gloucester and Cumberland Counties. This position will require travel in those areas for admissions/pronouncements, etc.

• Hospice RN will oversee primary caseload of Hospice patients and provides skilled professional nursing care to them, their families and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, New Jersey Hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Provides the initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment and identification of problems of each patient; reassessment of nursing needs and collaborates to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care. Implements the plan of care and reevaluates and revises the plan of care relative to the patient’s nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive and responsive goals and interventions.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient's needs, including other related problems of the patient at home.
• Works closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met.
• Provides supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers.

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.
• NJ RN Licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with NJ state requirements.

• Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers and all others.
• Must be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members and reflect concern for the well being of patients and employees.
• Interacts with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of LSMNJ.
• Minimum of one (1) year general nursing preferred with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience.
• Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• We have awesome benefits! You will be eligible to participate in most of the following as of your 90th day of employment:
• Offering flexible pay - accessing your pay anytime!
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Critical Care & Accident Coverage
• NJM Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identify Theft Protection
• 403(b) Retirement Savings offering an 8% company paid match!
• Sick Pay (after 4 months of employment)
• Paid Time Off (after completion of introductory period)
• Holiday Pay
• And much more…