Hospice RN Job at Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey in Cape May

Overview

Journey Hospice has a rewarding per diem RN Case Manager position for Cape May County. The Hospice RN will oversee a primary caseload of hospice patients and provide skilled professional nursing care to patients, families, and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, New Jersey hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards, and agency policies.

Teaches, supervises, and counsels patients, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient’s needs; works closely with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure all patient and family care needs are met. Provides supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers.

Education, training, certifications, skills, and experience requirements are listed below.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a primary caseload of hospice patients and provide skilled professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician.
• Conduct the initial nursing assessment and comprehensive reassessment; identify problems and collaborate to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care and reassess/revise it relative to the patient’s nursing needs to meet goals and interventions.
• Educate, supervise, and counsel the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and patient needs, including related problems at home.
• Collaborate with other IDT members to ensure all patient and family care needs are met.
• Provide supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers as needed.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.
• NJ RN Licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation insured in accordance with NJ state requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers, and others.
• Demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members; reflect concern for the well-being of patients and employees.
• Interact with all staff in a positive fashion, supporting the mission and vision of LSMNJ.
• Minimum of one (1) year general nursing experience preferred, with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical, or critical care experience.
• Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting and understanding of hospice philosophy and principles of death/dying.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates who are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated will be considered for employment.