Career Opportunities with Journey Hospice
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
Journey Hospice has a rewarding and fulfilling position for a full-time RN Case Manager.
The Hospice RN will oversee a primary caseload of Hospice patients and provide skilled professional nursing care to them, their families, and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, New Jersey Hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards, and agency policies and procedures.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing the initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment and identification of problems for each patient.
- Reassessing nursing needs and collaborating to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care.
- Implementing the plan of care and reevaluating and revising the plan of care relative to the patient’s nursing needs.
- Teaching, supervising, and counseling the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient's needs.
- Working closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met.
- Providing supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers.
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 that is insured in accordance with NJ state requirements.
Skills and Knowledge:
Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers, and all others.
Must demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members and reflect concern for the well-being of patients and employees.
Interacts with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of LSMNJ.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year general nursing 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.
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 made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated will be considered for employment.
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