Hospice RN Per Diem

Per diem RN Case Manager Pay rate: up to $47 per hour. The Hospice RN will oversee primary caseload of Hospice patients and provide skilled professional nursing care to them, their families, and caregivers as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, New Jersey Hospice licensure laws, accrediting body standards, and agency policies and procedures. The RN provides the initial assessment, comprehensive nursing assessment, and identification of problems for each patient; reassesses nursing needs, and collaborates to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care. The RN implements the plan of care, reevaluates and revises the plan relative to the patient’s nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive, and responsive goals and interventions. The RN teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient's needs, including related problems of the patient at home. The RN works closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are met and provides supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers. Education / Training / Certifications Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred. NJ RN Licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing in good standing. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with NJ state requirements. Skills Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor. Communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co‑workers and all others. Demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm, and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members and reflect concern for the well‑being of patients and employees. Interact with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of LSMNJ. Experience Minimum of one (1) year general nursing preferred with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience. Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred. Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting. Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying. Benefits Flexible scheduling on a per diem basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey