Hospice Registered Nurse Essex County NJ

Atlantic Visiting Nurse – Hospice Registered Nurse

Atlantic Visiting Nurse, part of Atlantic Health System, is seeking a full‑time hospice Registered Nurse to work 9 AM to 5 PM in the Essex County area, including weekends and on‑call as required.

• Perform patient assessments and develop the plan of care for the patient and family.
• Maintain visit productivity standards and demonstrate knowledge of insurance reimbursement.
• Complete admission, discharge, and re‑visit assessments, transferring data twice daily.
• Use age‑appropriate teaching methods, evaluating the teaching plan and documenting tools used.
• Assume responsibility for case management: develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care based on evidence‑based knowledge, revise the plan as indicated, and prioritize care needs.
• Show knowledge of hospice regulations, insurance reimbursement guidelines, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Perform HHA supervisions per standards, ensure appropriate utilization of services, and follow scheduling process.
• Document case management activities, maintain current medication orders, and routinely reconcile medications.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, PI meetings, and IDT meetings every two weeks, communicating progress toward goals.
• Participate in performance improvement program: review health records, gather data to support PI activities, attend UR meetings, provide orientation/mentorship to new employees, cross‑train to learn new skills.

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program – Associate’s Degree.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in nursing (ASNs must complete BSN within five years of start date), Master’s degree in nursing or related field, 1+ year of nursing or relevant experience, ACLS certification.

Entry level starts at $43.00/hour with mileage reimbursement ($0.70 per mile). Internal referral bonus $5,000.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, PTO, tuition assistance, and more.

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.