Job Overview – Hospice Registered Nurse (RN): Provide compassionate and expert care as a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) with our client in Sussex County, NJ. This field-based role spans Sussex County, delivering clinical care, coordination, and emotional support to ensure patients and families experience dignity and comfort during the hospice journey. Compensation: $53/hour Location: Sussex County, NJ Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PMResponsibilities as the Hospice Registered Nurse (RN):
- Fieldwork: Deliver care directly to patients and families in their homes and communities, ensuring accessibility and continuity of services throughout Sussex County.
- Patient Assessment: Conduct ongoing physical and psychosocial evaluations, adapting care plans to meet changing patient needs.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to update nursing diagnoses and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Education & Advocacy: Educate patients and families about rights, advance directives, and the Medicare Hospice Benefit, offering tools and resources for understanding.
- Clinical Oversight: Supervise hospice aides and LPNs to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Medication Management: Administer medications per policy, ensuring accurate documentation.
Qualifications for the Hospice Registered Nurse (RN):
- Licensure: Active RN license in New Jersey required.
- Education: Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN preferred).
- Experience: At least 1 year in Hospice, adult/pediatric, or medical/surgical care required (home care experience preferred).
- Skills: Strong assessment, documentation, and interpersonal abilities, with expertise in supporting families during high-stress situations.
- Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with electronic medical records (NDOC preferred).
- Certifications: CPR certification preferred.
Application Notice:Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.