Hospice Nurse

Pay Range: ($61.23-$67.43)/hourly ($2,296.30-$2,528.50)

• Performs patient assessments to determine appropriateness for hospice care, identify learning needs, and evaluate progress toward goals.
• Develops and updates individualized plans of care for patients and families.
• Ensures appropriate utilization of services while maintaining visit productivity standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of insurance reimbursement guidelines and hospice regulations.
• Completes discharge assessments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Performs laptop transfer of patient data twice daily.
• Completes admission assessments and documentation transfers within 24 hours.
• Completes re‑visit documentation and required data transfers promptly.
• Uses age‑appropriate teaching methods for patients and families.
• Evaluates and revises teaching plans as necessary.
• Documents patient education tools and teaching methods utilized.
• Assumes responsibility for case management activities.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence‑based plans of care.
• Revises care plans according to patient condition and identified needs.
• Prioritizes patient care needs and scheduling to accommodate patient requirements.
• Demonstrates effective interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and co‑workers.
• Adheres to infection control practices and reports infections appropriately.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management.
• Routinely reconciles medications and maintains current medication orders.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in Performance Improvement (PI) activities and committees as requested.
• Reviews health records and gathers data to support PI activities.
• Attends Utilization Review (UR) meetings as requested.
• Provides orientation and mentorship to new employees.
• Cross‑trains to learn new skills and demonstrates willingness to teach others.
• Assists with agency growth and business development initiatives.
• Accepts additional assignments and responsibilities as requested.
• 11a‑7p and every other weekend Must have previous GIP exp. within a hospital setting.

• Must have two (2) years of experience as RN in home hospice environment.
• Experience using an EMR, excellent critical thinking and communication skills.

• Associate's (ASN) degree
• OR
• Diploma with RN License in New Jersey

• Current New Jersey RN License
• Must have valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• BLS.

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance), 401(k) retirement savings, life and disability insurance, employee assistance programs, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.