Hospice Admission Nurse

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Nurse to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in hospice settings, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life care. This role requires a deep understanding of hospice and the Hospice philosophy, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with families and interdisciplinary teams.

• Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.
• Perform initial assessments and determine hospice eligibility.
• Establish the initial plan of care in collaboration with physicians and hospice team Care Coordination.
• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in hospice settings, focusing on pain management and symptom control.
• Identify and evaluate the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Initiate appropriate interventions and create comprehensive, responsive care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure seamless delivery of services to patients and families.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families regarding end-of-life issues.
• Provide education to patients, families, and primary caregivers on effective care techniques and best practices.
• Document patient care accurately in electronic medical records (EMR) systems while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in case management activities, including discharge planning and coordination of community resources.
• Engage in ongoing education regarding hospice practices, infection control, and patient safety.

May be stressful working with end of life circumstances.

The ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient’s condition and to perform and demonstrate patient care.

Physical activities will include walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.

Full-Time

10 AM-7 PM

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid vacation

Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

Must be licensed in NJ as a Registered Nurse by New Jersey State Board of Nursing in accordance with NJSA 45:11-23 et seq and NJAC 13:37.

One year of RN experience. Hospice experience preferred.

Must have excellent assessment skills and problem‑solving skills.

Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of case management processes.

Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.

The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Must have no exceptions to RN license, and be able to administer pharmaceuticals, perform medication reconciliation, and any nursing procedures or special treatments needed within the scope of nursing practice for state. All skills to be competencies before actual hands‑on patient care, and when procedures or treatments are not usually performed.