RN Hospice Nurse (Home Hospice)
Base Pay Range: $45.00/hr – $50.00/hr.
Responsibilities
- Perform assessments to determine a patient’s appropriateness for hospice care, learning needs, and progress toward goals.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate patient and family plans of care based on evidence‑based knowledge.
- Maintain visit productivity standards and ensure appropriate utilization of services.
- Complete discharge, admission, and re‑visit assessments, transferring data promptly.
- Use age‑appropriate teaching methods for patients and families; evaluate and revise teaching plans.
- Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff; follow infection control measures.
- Demonstrate pharmacology knowledge and manage medication reconciliation.
- Attend monthly staff meetings, PI meetings, and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings bi‑weekly.
- Participate in Performance Improvement activities, review records, and gather data.
- Provide orientation/mentorship to new employees; cross‑train as needed.
Qualifications
- Current New Jersey RN license.
- 2–3 years experience as RN in home hospice environment.
- Valid New Jersey driver’s license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Experience using an EMR, excellent critical thinking and communication skills.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level.
Employment Type
Full‑time.
Job Function
Other.
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