On Call Hospice RN Nights

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On Call Hospice RN-Nights

Location:

Essex County

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This role is crucial in providing after-hours care and support to hospice patients and their families. The ideal candidate will respond to patient needs during night shifts, ensuring high-quality, end-of-life care in accordance with the hospice philosophy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to hospice patients during after-hours, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Respond promptly to patient calls, perform on-site visits as needed, and manage urgent patient needs.
• Assess and manage pain and other symptoms, providing comfort and relief to patients.
• Offer guidance and emotional support to families during challenging times.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary hospice team, including physicians, social workers, and chaplains.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient care and communication.
• Follow VNA Health Group's hospice best practices, ensuring compassionate and patient-centered care, effective communication, and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications:

• Current NJ RN license
• Minimum of 1-2 years of hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work night shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.

Working Conditions/Physical Demand:
Working indoors and outdoors with clinical equipment and use of phone and computer;
Job characteristics:
Client and Customer contact

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation range for this position is USD $43.00 to USD $51.00. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.