General Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse Northern​/NJ

General Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse - Full Time, Days, Northern / Central NJ

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$40.00/hr - $70.40/hr

Atlantic Visiting Nurse, part of Atlantic Health System, is seeking a full‑time GIP hospice Registered Nurse to work Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM in the Morris, Essex, Union, and Somerset County area, including weekends and on‑call as required by department. In this position you will work with adult and geriatric patients of all backgrounds who require hospice care at one of our hospital sites, sometimes in their homes as needed.

You are compassionate, thoughtful, and comfortable working with elderly and terminally ill patients. You will be responsible for managing a heavy caseload (up to 4 patients a day); time‑management skills are essential. However, it is important to provide each patient with the time and attention necessary to meet his or her needs.

Assistant Manager

• Current NJ RN License
• NJ driver’s license in good standing
• Associate’s Nursing Degree
• BLS certification

• Minimum of one‑year experience in acute, sub‑acute or home/hospice care setting
• Experience using an EMR, excellent critical thinking and communication skills

• Perform patient assessments and accurately assess patient’s appropriateness for hospice care, learning needs and progress toward goals
• Develop the plan of care for the patient and family
• Ensure appropriate utilization of services and maintain visit productivity standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of insurance reimbursement and hospice regulations
• Complete discharge and admission assessments, including data transfer, within required time frames
• Use age‑appropriate teaching methods for patients and families, evaluate teaching plans and document education tools used
• Assume responsibility for case management: develop, implement and revise plan of care based on evidence‑based knowledge, prioritize care needs, demonstrate interdisciplinary communication, perform HHA supervisions per standards, and follow scheduling process
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and co‑workers: follow infection control measures, demonstrate pharmacology knowledge, reconcile medications, and maintain current medication orders
• Attend monthly staff meetings and periodic performance improvement meetings, and accept other assignments as requested
• Participate in performance improvement program: review health records, gather data, attend UR meetings, provide orientation/mentorship to new employees, cross‑train to learn new skills
• Assist with growing agency business by providing orientation, accepting assignments, and cross‑training

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On‑Site Childcare
• Well‑Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.