GIP Hospice Registered Nurse – Per Diem | Inpatient Hospice, Weekends, Atlantic Health Visiting Nurse Overlook & Morristown Medical Center

About the role

At Atlantic Visiting Nurse (AVN), we believe hospice care is about more than providing medical treatment—it's about delivering comfort, dignity, compassion, and support during life's most meaningful moments. As part of Atlantic Health System, AVN is proud to be: Ranked the #1 Home Health Agency in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report ⭐ Rated 4.5 Stars by Medicare Care Compare ❤️ Recognized for Team Member Engagement with Press Ganey Employee Engagement scores above the national average.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments to evaluate patient needs and hospice appropriateness.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient and family care plans.
• Maintain and modify interventions based on patient condition.
• Deliver evidence-based pain and symptom management.
• Manage an assigned hospice caseload while providing individualized, patient-centered care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and communicate patient progress.
• Supervise Home Health Aide visits in accordance with agency standards.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, medication management, pain and symptom control, and end-of-life care expectations.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Maintain compliance with Medicare Hospice regulations and agency standards.
• Perform medication reconciliation, monitor medication effectiveness, and maintain current medication orders.
• Promote infection prevention and patient safety.
• Demonstrate strong pharmacology knowledge and safe medication practices.
• Participate in Performance Improvement and Utilization Review initiatives.
• Mentor and orient new team members.
• Cross-train to support departmental needs.
• Attend staff meetings and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN).
• Current BLS Certification.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a patient caseload.
• Experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Benefits

Compensation: Starting pay: $43.00/hour (higher rates based on experience)Mileage reimbursement: $0.725 per milePer Diem schedule with weekday, weekend, and on-call opportunities as needed by the department

Pay

$43.00/hour (higher rates based on experience)

Schedule

Per Diem schedule with weekday, weekend, and on-call opportunities as needed by the department