Registered Nurse - Hospice
Basking Ridge, NJ
PRIDE Health
5x7 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Hospice

Location: Morristown, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel - Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform patient assessments to determine appropriateness for hospice care, learning needs, and progress toward goals.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care for patients and families based on evidence-based knowledge.
• Maintain visit productivity standards and demonstrate knowledge of hospice regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines.
• Complete admission, discharge, and re-visit assessments and documentation within required timeframes.
• Use age-appropriate teaching methods and document patient education tools used.
• Assume case management responsibilities including prioritizing care needs, scheduling, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings every two weeks.
• Maintain a safe environment by following infection control measures and managing medications safely, including routine reconciliation and maintaining current orders.
• Participate in performance improvement programs, utilization review meetings, and provide orientation and mentorship to new employees.
• Cross-train to learn new skills and assist with agency growth initiatives.
• Float to different counties as needed.
• Work 5 days per week, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM shift.
• Required to be on call one weekend per month.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2 years of Hospice Palliative Care RN experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Care setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid Driver's License

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Hours per week: 37.5
• Weekend requirement: 1 weekend per month on call
• Float to different counties as needed

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Diploma with RN license in New Jersey required.

Additional Information

• Participation in monthly staff meetings and performance improvement activities expected.
• Willingness to accept additional assignments and cross-train.