Registered Nurse Hospice

Job Title

Hospice & Palliative Medicine Nurse

Organization Overview

Villa Marie Claire is a compassionate and innovative 20-bed residential hospice like no other in the region. From the skilled staff to the natural surroundings, the Villa combines the ambiance of a home-like environment with the peace of mind of a specialized, around-the-clock care team. Nestled on 26 acres in Saddle River, NJ, the Villa offers a team of specialists focusing on pain and symptom management, ensuring patients experience dignity and comfort during this chapter of life. The Villa embodies the belief that quality can be achieved at every stage, regardless of medical diagnosis or abilities. Patients enjoy private rooms with a bath and a view of the grounds, free from burdensome symptoms, allowing them time with loved ones. The Villa's family-focused philosophy invites participation from the patient's support system, including pets, and offers overnight accommodations for family members.

Job Description

Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of direct care to assigned patients with simple to complex health care needs in inpatient, outpatient and procedural areas. Works in an environment requiring continual response to dynamic patient acuity changes with rapidly changing nursing care responsibilities.

What You Will Do

1. Delivers patient care in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Care and Practice, Patient Bill of Rights and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
2. Delivers patient care in accordance with specialty specific standards (e.g. Oncology Nurses Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses) as appropriate
3. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the patient plan of care according to changing health care needs.
4. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient teaching using appropriate education resources and evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching.
5. Models effective leadership skills through role modeling, mentoring and effective communication. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
6. Directly delegates and supervises the practice of ancillary staff (LPN's, PCA's, Tech's, Unit Secretaries, etc.) and is knowledgeable of the tenets of the NJ Scope of Practice guidelines.
7. Supports a professional practice environment by functioning as a role model and resource person and also functions as a preceptor for nursing staff and participates in the orientation of other unit employees.
8. Participates in unit-based and organization-wide activities, committees and community activities as appropriate
9. Identifies own learning needs with respect to nursing practice and pursues educational support to meet these needs.
10. Routinely utilizes Evidence Based Practice literature, policy and procedure manuals and other available reference materials to ensure consistency and accuracy in the delivery of care.
11. Participates actively in the Performance Improvement process to evaluate the quality of nursing care delivered to patients.

Education Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree BSN preferred.
• Will consider newly licensed graduates.

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum one-year current clinical experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent clinical assessment skills, communication skills, and time management skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current NJ License upon hire required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS through American Heart Association, upon hire, is required.

Pay Range

$44.00/hour - $55.00/hour.

Job Type

Full-time

Shift

Nights

Expected Hours

36 per week and every other weekend

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical Setting

• Inpatient

Work Location

In person

Villa Marie Claire Residential Hospice