RN Case Manager- Visiting Hospice Nurse | NJ, Newton

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation: $87,750 per year

Bonus: $8,000 sign-on bonus, paid over 1 year.

Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, benefit time, 401(k), tuition reimbursement.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., occasional on‑call duties.

• Explains, interprets, and coordinates patients’ rights and advanced directives; explains Medicare Hospice Benefit when indicated.
• Performs ongoing physical and psychosocial assessment of hospice patients.
• Follows established plan of care for each patient and reports observations to team leader or primary nurse.
• Collaborates with the IDT regarding new nursing diagnoses and changes in plan of care.
• Instructs and supervises the activities of hospice aides/LPN staff.
• Assists patient/family in obtaining durable medical equipment and supplies essential to care.
• Observes and records signs and symptoms of disease process.
• Communicates with the physician, family, and other health team personnel to report changes in the patient’s condition and identify patient needs.
• Performs patient/family teaching; utilizes teaching tools and handouts; documents teaching and patient response.
• Facilitates and supports patient and family self‑direction and independence.
• Prepares and administers medications according to policy and documents same.
• Provides support and relief for the primary care person while participating in the hospice “at‑home respite” program and providing direct care.
• Completes chart documentation within 48 hours.
• Documents vital signs, measures, nursing interventions, treatments, and patient responses; completes flow sheets, narratives, and verbal orders as per agency policy.
• Maintains a caseload with productivity in compliance with agency standards.
• Communicates with the nursing supervisor and team members to plan, implement, evaluate, and coordinate services for patient and family integrity.
• Rotates through the on‑call system as scheduled for revisits.
• Incorporates the physiological and developmental age of patients into the overall plan for delivery of care.
• Maintains appropriate infection control practices.
• Holds all patient information in strict confidence and discloses only to authorized persons.
• Participates in required in‑service education programs and meetings, at least 9 out of 12 annually.
• Demonstrates compliance with dress code, appears well groomed, wears , and maintains professional appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong nursing assessment and documentation skills.
• Clinical knowledge to support the dying process.
• Ability to serve as a resource to patients and families during times of high stress and volatility.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Well organized to manage patient/family needs and oversee inpatient hospice operations.
• Proficiency in operating a computer; working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and an electronic medical record.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Licensure: Registered Nurse in New Jersey (and Pennsylvania if practicing there).
• Preferred Education: CPR certification.
• Required Experience: Minimum one year of adult, pediatric, or medical/surgical clinical experience.
• Preferred Experience: Prior home care or hospice experience.

Position: RN Case Manager – Visiting Hospice Nurse (Full‑time, Exempt)

Location:

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Fdn, Warren County, NJ

This position is currently accepting applications.