GIP Hospice Registered Nurse - Per Diem, Weekends, Northern​/NJ

Atlantic Visiting Nurse (AVN), part of Atlantic Health System, seeks a per diem hospice Registered Nurse to provide care to adult and geriatric patients at Morristown Medical Center or Overlook Medical Center. The role requires compassionate, thoughtful care for elderly and terminally ill patients and the ability to manage a heavy caseload (~4 patients per day). Excellent time‑management skills are essential.

Entry level pay starts at $43.00 per hour and increases based on experience. Mileage reimbursement ($.72.5) is included.

Assistant Manager

• Current NJ RN License
• NJ Driver's license in good standing.
• Associates Nursing Degree
• BLS

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

• Performs Patient assessments.
  • Accurately assesses patient's appropriateness for hospice care, learning needs and progress toward goals
  • Develops the plan of care for the patient and family
• Ensures appropriate utilization of services
  • Maintains visit productivity standards
  • Demonstrates knowledge of insurance reimbursement
• Completes discharge assessments
  • Performs laptop transfer of data twice daily
  • Completes admission assessment and transfers within 24 hours
  • Completes re-visit documentation and transfers
• Uses age appropriate teaching methods for patients and families
  • Evaluates teaching plan and revises as necessary
  • Documents patient education tools used
• Assumes responsibility for Case Management.
  • Develops/implements/evaluates plan of care based on evidence‑based knowledge
  • Revises care plan as indicated
  • Prioritizes care needs
  • Demonstrates knowledge of hospice regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines
  • Shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication
  • Performs HHA supervisions per standards
  • Ensures appropriate utilization of services
  • Follows scheduling process
  • Communicates progress toward goals with IDT
  • Attends and participates in IDT meetings every 2 weeks
  • Evaluates the plan of care and revises as needed
• Maintains safe environment for patients and co-workers
  • Follows infection control measures and reports infections
  • Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management
  • Routinely reconciles medications
  • Maintains current medication orders
• Attends monthly staff meeting
  • Participates in PI meetings and activities/committees as requested.
  • Accepts other assignments as requested
• Participates in Performance Improvement Program
  • Reviews health records and gathers data to support PI activities
  • Attends UR meetings as requested
  • Provides orientation/ mentorship to new employees
  • Cross trains to learn new skills and demonstrates a willingness to teach other
• Assists with growing agency business
  • Provides orientation to new employees
  • Accepts other assignments as requested
  • Cross trains to learn new skills
• Assumes responsibility for case management.
  • Prioritizes schedule to accommodate patient's needs
  • Documents case management activities.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management
  • Routinely reconciles medications. Maintain current medication orders.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution
• PTO & Paid 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, 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.

• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): $54.80
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): $54.80
• Assignment Category:
  Per Diem
• Hours per Week: 0.01
• Primary Shift: Varies
• Salary Admin Plan: RNS