RN Hospice - Evening FT

RN Hospice - Evening FT

Location: Manahawkin, New Jersey Salary: Salary starting at $90,272 Position Overview A leading home-based healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate registered nurse to provide hospice care to patients in their homes throughout Ocean County, New Jersey. This role offers the opportunity to deliver individualized, patient-centered care in a home setting while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Schedule:

• Full-Time (40 hours per week)
• Evening Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Every 4th weekend required
• Holiday rotation: 2 of 6 holidays
• No on-call responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with physician orders, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards.
• Perform medication reconciliation and monitor patient response to treatment plans.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease management, symptom control, and hospice care goals.
• Document assessments, interventions, and clinical decisions accurately and within established timelines.
• Coordinate care among physicians, case managers, therapists, home health aides, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor authorization requirements and maintain compliance with payer guidelines.
• Supervise home health aide services and complete required supervisory visits.
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly and participate in care transitions.
• Maintain productivity expectations and support quality patient outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and incorporate current best practices into patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma.
• Minimum of six (6) months of Registered Nurse experience or one (1) year of LPN experience.
• Experience in home health, hospice, or community-based nursing preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency and documentation skills.
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Prior hospice or home care experience.
• Strong care coordination and case management experience.

Key Skills Required

• Hospice and end-of-life patient care
• Clinical assessment and critical thinking
• Care planning and coordination
• Patient and family education
• Electronic documentation proficiency
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Wellness and employee support programs

Why This Location? Ocean County offers a desirable coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches, boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy a mix of waterfront communities, local dining, shopping, cultural attractions, and family-friendly neighborhoods while remaining within reach of major New Jersey destinations.