Hospice RN Per Diem

Hospice Admin & General HHS, Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc., 215 NJ Route 31, Flemington, NJ

About the role

Provides continuity of hospice care to Hunterdon Hospice patients and families through the application of the nursing process using evidence-based practice focusing on excellent outcomes and patient experience to maintain and maximize the comfort of both patient and family. Ensures quality and continuity of care in the absence of the primary nurse.

Responsibilities

• Ensures continuity of nursing care under medical direction in accordance with recognized standards of care, hospice philosophy, and established policies of Hunterdon Hospice. This may take place during the hours the office of Hunterdon Hospice is closed.
• Assesses problems and promotes resolution of emergency situations when the office of Hunterdon Hospice is closed.
• Admits patients to Hunterdon Hospice services and hands off to primary nurse.
• Actively participates in Hunterdon Hospice Quality Improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree in nursing OR if Associates Degree or Diploma, RN must provide proof of enrollment in a BSN program prior to hire, be continuously enrolled, and complete within 5 years of hire date or internal RN promotion date. Associates Degree AND 2 years of experience in the specialty area will be accepted in lieu of BSN.
• Minimum Years of Experience: Two years experience in medical/surgical, oncology, hospice, palliative, or community health nursing.
• License, Registry, or Certification: New Jersey License as Professional Registered Nurse. Preferred: Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing (CHPN).

Skills

• Required: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, strong assessment skills.
• Preferred: General computer experience, IV certification/experience, knowledge of palliative and hospice care, knowledge of hospice conditions of participation and federal regulation.

Benefits

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

Pay

Hiring range: $58.00 hourly.

Schedule

Per diem, all shifts.