Hospice Registered Nurse - Full Time, Days, Hospice, Atlantic Visiting Nurse Days, Morris County

Hospice Registered Nurse - Full Time, Days, Hospice, Atlantic Visiting Nurse Days, Morris County Morristown, NJ, United States Job Description Assumes responsibility for case management. Prioritizes schedule to accommodate patient's needs. Evaluates the plan of care and revises as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management and end-of-life symptom management. Routinely reconciles medications. Maintain current medication orders. Shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication. Participates in PI meetings and activities/committees as requested. Assists with growing agency business. Provides orientation to new employees. Accepts other assignments as requested. Cross trains to learn new skills and demonstrates a willingness to teach each other. 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 Ensures appropriate utilization of services Maintains visit productivity standards Demonstrates knowledge of insurance reimbursement 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 Assumes responsibility for Case Management. Develops/implements/evaluates plan of care based on evidence-based knowledge Revises care plan as indicated Demonstrates knowledge of hospice regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines Shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication Ensures appropriate utilization of services Communicates progress toward goals with IDT Attends and participates in IDT meetings every 2 weeks Evaluates the plan of care and revises as needed Maintains safe environment for patients and co-workers Follows infection control measures and reports infections Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management Routinely reconciles medications Maintains current medication orders Attends monthly staff meeting Participates in PI meetings and activities/committees as requested. Accepts other assignments as requested Assumes responsibility for case management. Prioritizes schedule to accommodate patient’s needs Documents case management activities. Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management Routinely reconciles medications. Maintain current medication orders. Qualifications Required:

1. Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
2. Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
3. BLS certification.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
2. All ASN must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date.
3. 1+ year of experience in Nursing or Hospice

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