Home Hospice RN
Bernards, New Jersey
Atlantic Health System Hospital - 200 Mt. Airy Road

Registered Nurse - Hospice

Location: Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks)
Shift: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, every other weekend

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 insurance reimbursement and hospice regulations.
• 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 reporting infections.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management, including routine medication reconciliation and maintaining current medication orders.
• Participate in performance improvement programs, utilization review meetings, and quality initiatives.
• Provide orientation, mentorship, and cross-training to new employees and colleagues.
• Must have previous General Inpatient (GIP) experience within a hospital setting.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a home hospice environment (preferred 3+ years overall RN experience).
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified or required.