Hospice Registered Nurse Home Care, Morris County NJ

JOB DESCRIPTION

Atlantic Visiting Nurse, part of Atlantic Health System, is seeking a full-time hospice Registered Nurse to work 8 AM‑4 PM in the Morris County area, including weekends and on‑call as required. The RN will provide compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients in their homes, managing a caseload of up to four patients per day.

Compensation: $43.00/hour (salary increases with experience). Mileage reimbursement at $.725. Internal referral bonus of $7,500.

Assistant Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (if Associate must complete BSN within five years of start date)
• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field
• At least one year of experience in Nursing or related area
• ACLS certification

• Perform patient assessments, determine hospice eligibility, and develop plans of care with patients and families.
• Maintain visit productivity standards and demonstrate knowledge of insurance reimbursement.
• Complete discharge assessments and documentation, including laptop transfers twice daily and admission assessments within 24 hrs.
• Use age‑appropriate teaching methods, evaluate teaching plans, and document patient education tools.
• Assume responsibility for case management: develop, implement, evaluate, and revise plans of care; prioritize needs; demonstrate knowledge of hospice regulations and reimbursement guidelines; communicate progress with the interdisciplinary team; attend IDT meetings every two weeks.
• Maintain a safe environment: follow infection control measures, demonstrate pharmacology and medication management, reconcile medications, and maintain current orders.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and participate in PI meetings and committees as requested.
• Document case management activities and demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management.
• Participate in Performance Improvement: review records, gather data, attend UR meetings, orient and mentor new employees, and cross‑train to learn new skills.
• Assist with agency growth by orienting new employees and accepting additional assignments.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: employer match and additional non‑elective contribution
• PTO and paid sick leave
• Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising
• Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave
• Backup and on‑site childcare
• Well‑being rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility benefits, healthy pregnancy program
• Flexible spending and 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 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.