Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview – Hospice Registered Nurse (RN):
Provide compassionate and expert care as a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) with our client in Sussex County, NJ. This field-based role spans Sussex County, delivering clinical care, coordination, and emotional support to ensure patients and families experience dignity and comfort during the hospice journey.

Compensation: $53/hour
Location: Sussex County, NJ
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Responsibilities as the Hospice Registered Nurse (RN):

• Fieldwork: Deliver care directly to patients and families in their homes and communities, ensuring accessibility and continuity of services throughout Sussex County.
• Patient Assessment: Conduct ongoing physical and psychosocial evaluations, adapting care plans to meet changing patient needs.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to update nursing diagnoses and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Education & Advocacy: Educate patients and families about rights, advance directives, and the Medicare Hospice Benefit, offering tools and resources for understanding.
• Clinical Oversight: Supervise hospice aides and LPNs to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
• Medication Management: Administer medications per policy, ensuring accurate documentation.

• Licensure: Active RN license in New Jersey required.
• Education: Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Experience: At least 1 year in Hospice, adult/pediatric, or medical/surgical care required (home care experience preferred).
• Skills: Strong assessment, documentation, and interpersonal abilities, with expertise in supporting families during high-stress situations.
• Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with electronic medical records (NDOC preferred).
• Certifications: CPR certification preferred.