Hospice Registered Nurse AVN, Morris County NJ

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Hospice

Reports to:

Assistant Manager

• Performs patient assessments:
  Accurately assesses patient’s appropriateness for hospice care, learning needs and progress toward goals
• Develops the plan of care for the patient and family

• Maintains visit productivity standards
• Demonstrates knowledge of insurance reimbursement

• Completes discharge assessments:
  Performs laptop transfer of data twice daily; completes admission assessment and transfers within 24 hours; completes re-visit documentation and transfers

• Uses age-appropriate teaching methods for patients and families:
  Evaluates teaching plan and revises as necessary; documents patient education tools used

• Assumes responsibility for case management:
  Develops/implements/evaluates plan of care based on evidence-based knowledge; revises care plan as indicated; prioritizes care needs; demonstrates knowledge of hospice regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines; shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication; performs HHA supervisions; follows scheduling process; communicates progress toward goals with IDT; evaluates and revises the plan of care as needed; prioritizes schedule to accommodate patient’s needs; documents case management activities;
  
  demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management; routinely reconciles medications and maintains current medication orders

• Maintains safe environment for patients and co-workers:
  Follows infection control measures and reports infections; demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management; reconciles medications; maintains current medication orders

• Attends monthly staff meetings:
  Participates in PI meetings and activities/committees as requested; accepts other assignments as requested

• Participates in Performance Improvement Program:
  Reviews health records and gathers data to support PI activities; attends UR meetings as requested; provides orientation/mentorship to new employees; cross-trains to learn new skills and demonstrates willingness to teach others

• Assists with growing agency business:
  Provides orientation to new employees; accepts other assignments as requested; cross trains to learn new skills

• Current NJ RN License
• BLS
• Associates Degree in Nursing

• Minimum of one-year experience in acute, subacute or home/hospice care setting
• Experience using an EMR, excellent critical thinking and communication skills
• BSN

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is that anyone who enters any of our facilities receives the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. We are a non-profit health care system with more than 18,000 team members, headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. We are committed to creating a Trusted Network of Caring®.

Our facilities and sites of care include Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Atlantic Rehabilitation, and Atlantic Home Care and Hospice.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level. Summary of benefits includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability insurance options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• PTO and Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Career Advancement
• Parental, Adoption, and Surrogacy Leave
• Well-Being Rewards and Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and 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.

Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.