Hospice Registered Nurse
Basking Ridge, NJ
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Hospice

Location: Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel - Clinical Allied

Job Description

• Perform patient assessments to determine appropriateness for hospice care, learning needs, and progress toward goals. Develop and revise plans of care for patients and families.
• Ensure appropriate utilization of services and maintain visit productivity standards. Demonstrate knowledge of insurance reimbursement and hospice regulations.
• Complete admission, discharge, and re-visit assessments and documentation within required timeframes.
• Use age-appropriate teaching methods for patients and families; evaluate and document patient education tools.
• Manage case responsibilities including developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based care plans. Prioritize care needs and communicate progress with the interdisciplinary team (IDT). Participate in IDT meetings every 2 weeks.
• Maintain a safe environment by following infection control measures and reporting infections. Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management, including routine medication reconciliation and maintaining current medication orders.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings, performance improvement programs, utilization review meetings, and other committees as requested. Provide orientation, mentorship, and cross-training to new employees.
• Assist with agency growth by accepting additional assignments and supporting new employee orientation.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as an RN in a home hospice environment
• Current New Jersey RN license
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license
• BLS certification required
• Experience using an EMR system
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills