Atlantic Visiting Nurse, part of Atlantic Health System, is seeking a full-time hospice Registered Nurse to work Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM in the Morris, Essex, Union, and Somerset County area, including weekends and on-call as required by department. In this position you will work with adult and geriatric patients of all backgrounds who require care in their homes. You are compassionate, thoughtful, and comfortable working with elderly and terminally ill patients. You will be responsible for managing a heavy caseload (up to 4 patients a day); time management skills are essential. However, it is important to provide each patient with the time and attention necessary to meet his or her needs.
Entry level offers start at $43.00 / hour and increase based upon experience. Mileage reimbursement ($.67) included.
Internal referral bonus: $5,000
Reports to: Assistant Manager
Job Qualifications/Experience:
- Current NJ RN License
- Minimum of one-year experience in acute, subacute or home/hospice care setting
- Experience using an EMR, excellent critical thinking and communication skills
- NJ driver's license in good standing.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs Patient assessments.
- Ensures appropriate utilization of services.
- Completes discharge assessments.
- Uses age appropriate teaching methods for patients and families.
- Assumes responsibility for Case Management.
- Maintains safe environment for patients and co-workers.
- Attends monthly staff meeting.
- Participates in Performance Improvement Program.
- Assists with growing agency business.
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