Hospice Registered Nurse- Full Time, Days, Atlantic Visiting Nurse, Sussex County NJ

Job Description Provide Compassionate Care When It Matters Most. Atlantic Visiting Nurse is seeking an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing comfort, dignity, and exceptional end‑of‑life care. The role is autonomous and involves case management, patient advocacy, clinical assessment, education, and collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure every patient receives compassionate, individualized care throughout their hospice journey. Principal Responsibilities Clinical Assessment & Patient Care Perform comprehensive nursing assessments to evaluate patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. Determine patient appropriateness for hospice services. Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate individualized plans of care. Monitor patient progress and revise care plans based on changing clinical needs. Provide symptom management and evidence‑based nursing interventions. Case Management Serve as the primary Case Manager for an assigned patient caseload. Coordinate care with physicians, social workers, hospice aides, chaplains, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members. Prioritize patient visits based on clinical needs. Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and communicate patient progress. Perform Home Health Aide supervisory visits in accordance with regulatory standards. Patient & Family Education Educate patients and caregivers regarding disease progression, medications, symptom management, and hospice philosophy. Adapt teaching methods to meet the unique learning needs of patients and families. Document education provided and evaluate understanding throughout the continuum of care. Documentation & Regulatory Compliance Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR). Complete admission, visit, discharge, and case management documentation in accordance with agency standards. Demonstrate knowledge of hospice regulations, Medicare guidelines, and insurance reimbursement requirements. Medication & Safety Management Perform medication reconciliation during patient visits. Maintain current medication orders and monitor effectiveness. Demonstrate sound pharmacology knowledge and safe medication administration practices. Promote infection prevention and maintain a safe environment for patients, caregivers, and staff. Quality Improvement & Professional Development Participate in performance improvement initiatives and utilization review activities. Assist with orientation and mentoring of new employees. Cross‑train to support departmental needs and share clinical knowledge. Attend staff meetings and continuing education opportunities. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license. Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience in: Acute Care Subacute Care Home Health Hospice Experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently while managing a patient caseload. Valid driver’s license in good standing and reliable transportation. Preferred Qualifications BSN preferred. Previous hospice case management experience. Knowledge of Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation. Experience coordinating interdisciplinary care. Strong patient and family education skills. Experience working in community or home‑based health care. The Ideal Candidate Passionate about providing compassionate end‑of‑life care. An independent clinician with excellent time‑management skills. Comfortable managing a diverse patient caseload. Skilled at building trusting relationships with patients and families. Calm, empathetic, and emotionally resilient. Organized with exceptional documentation and follow‑up skills. A collaborative team member who values interdisciplinary care. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage. Life & AD&D insurance. Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability with optional supplement. 403(b) retirement plan with employer match. PTO & paid sick leave. Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising. Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave. Backup and on‑site childcare. Well‑being rewards and employee assistance program. Fertility and healthy pregnancy benefits. Flexible spending & commuter accounts. Pet, home & auto, identity theft, and legal insurance. EEO Statement Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. We comply with applicable laws that protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other employment practices 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlantic Health System