Required Skills/Experience:
Must have two (2) years of experience as an RN in a home hospice environment.
The candidate will need to be an experienced hospice nurse who has worked within a hospice agency/organization.
Experience using an EMR is required.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Three (3) + years of RN experience preferred.
Required Credentials:
Associate's (ASN) degree or Diploma with RN License in New Jersey.
Must have valid New Jersey driver's license.
Unit Details:
Assesses patients for appropriateness for hospice care, learning needs, and progress toward goals, and develops the plan of care for patients and families.
Assumes responsibility for case management: develops, implements, and evaluates the plan of care; revises the care plan as indicated; prioritizes care needs; demonstrates knowledge of hospice regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines; shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication; performs HHA supervision per standards; communicates progress toward goals with the IDT; and attends and participates in IDT meetings every 2 weeks.
Provides age-appropriate teaching to patients and families, evaluates the teaching plan, and revises it as necessary.
Completes admission, discharge, and revisit assessments and transfers, with admission assessments and transfers completed within 24 hours.
Performs laptop transfers of data twice daily.
Routinely reconciles medications and maintains current medication orders.
Shift & Scheduling:
On-call coverage is for Morris & Sussex Counties.
Weekend requirement every 3 weeks; comp days will be provided.
One summer/winter holiday is required.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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