GIP Hospice Registered Nurse Per Diem | Inpatient Hospice, Weekends, Atlantic Health Visiting Nurse Overlook & Morristown Medical Center

Per Diem Hospice Registered Nurse

At Atlantic Visiting Nurse (AVN), we believe hospice care is about more than providing medical treatmentit's about delivering comfort, dignity, compassion, and support during life's most meaningful moments.

As part of Atlantic Health System, Atlantic Visiting Nurse is proud to be:

• Ranked the #1 Home Health Agency in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report
• Rated 4.5 Stars by Medicare Care Compare
• Recognized for Team Member Engagement with Press Ganey Employee Engagement scores above the national average

We're seeking a compassionate Per Diem Hospice Registered Nurse to join our exceptional hospice team. In this role, you'll provide expert nursing care to adult and geriatric hospice patients at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, ensuring patients and families receive compassionate, individualized care during every stage of their hospice journey.

If you're passionate about hospice nursing and are looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation

• Starting pay: $43.00/hour (higher rates based on experience)
• Mileage reimbursement: $0.725 per mile
• Per Diem schedule with weekday, weekend, and on-call opportunities as needed by the department

Principal Responsibilities:

• Clinical Assessment & Hospice Care
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments to evaluate patient needs and hospice appropriateness.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient and family care plans.
• Monitor disease progression and modify interventions based on patient condition.
• Deliver evidence-based pain and symptom management.
• Case Management
• Manage an assigned hospice caseload while providing individualized, patient-centered care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and communicate patient progress.
• Perform Home Health Aide supervisory visits in accordance with agency standards.
• Patient & Family Education
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding:
• Hospice philosophy
• Disease progression
• Medication management
• Pain and symptom control
• End-of-life care expectations
• Adapt education to meet each patient's learning needs.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Complete timely and accurate documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Maintain compliance with Medicare Hospice regulations and agency standards.
• Complete admission, revisit, discharge, and case management documentation.
• Medication & Safety Management
• Perform medication reconciliation.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and maintain current medication orders.
• Promote infection prevention and patient safety.
• Demonstrate strong pharmacology knowledge and safe medication practices.
• Quality Improvement
• Participate in Performance Improvement and Utilization Review initiatives.
• Mentor and orient new team members.
• Cross-train to support departmental needs.
• Attend staff meetings and continuing education opportunities.

Why Atlantic Visiting Nurse?

Joining Atlantic Visiting Nurse means becoming part of one of New Jersey's most respected home health and hospice organizations. Our nurses enjoy practicing autonomously while receiving the support of an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care.

Whether you're supporting patients in the hospital or helping families navigate one of life's most difficult transitions, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN)
• Current BLS Certification
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage a patient caseload
• Experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in:
• Hospice
• Home Health
• Acute Care
• Subacute Care
• Experience with hospice case management
• Knowledge of Medicare Hospice regulations
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about hospice and end-of-life care
• Thrives working independently in the field
• Demonstrates exceptional compassion and empathy
• Possesses strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Excels at building meaningful relationships with patients and families
• Is highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Enjoys collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team

About Us

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development, and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members, and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026