Hospice RN

Job Overview

Journey Hospice (LSMNJ) is hiring a per diem RN Case Manager to work with clients in Atlantic County. This is an hourly position offering $45.00 with flexibility and some benefits.

• Oversee primary caseload of hospice patients and provide skilled professional nursing care to them, their families and caregivers as prescribed by physicians and in compliance with hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, NJ hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Conduct initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment and identify problems of each patient; reassess nursing needs and collaborate to develop the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care and reevaluate and revise the plan relative to the patient’s nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive, and responsive goals and interventions.
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient’s needs, including other related problems of the patient at home.
• Work closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met.
• Provide 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 driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with NJ state requirements.

• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co‑workers and all others.
• 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.
• Interact 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 and principles of death/dying.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.