Career Opportunities with Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
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Journey Hospice has a rewarding and fulfilling position for a per diem RN Case Manager for Atlantic and Cape May Counties.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee primary caseload of Hospice patients and provide skilled professional nursing care to them, their families, and caregivers as prescribed by the physician.
- Ensure compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, New Jersey Hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards, and agency policies and procedures.
- Provide initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment and identification of problems for each patient.
- Reassess nursing needs and collaborate to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care.
- Implement and reevaluate the plan of care relative to the patient’s nursing needs.
- Teach, supervise, and counsel patients, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and related problems.
- Work closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met.
- Provide 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:
- Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor; communicate effectively and relate courteously with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
- Demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members.
- Interact positively with all staff, 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 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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