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Hospice Registered Nurse

Seasoned Recruitment

Newark, new jersey


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Full Job Description

Our client is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Registered Nurse to join their team in Essex County, NJ. In this position, you will provide comprehensive end of life care to patients/family units who are currently experiencing a terminal illness. You will be responsible for utilizing nursing knowledge and skills in the implementation of prevention, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care, and maintaining a safe environment for the patient and self.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide direct or indirect skilled comprehensive nursing care to a specified (or variety) of age and diagnostic groups

- Function independently in providing comprehensive end of life care to patients/family units who are currently experiencing a terminal illness

- Utilize principles of the nursing process to assist in data collection, planning, and evaluation of nursing care

- Demonstrate nursing knowledge and skills in the implementation of prevention, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care

- Take and record patients' vital signs

- Administer specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or inter-muscular injection, and note time and amount on patients' charts

- Reinforce instructions and explanations of the patient Plan of Care or teaching plan

- Use oral and written communication to convey pertinent information to members of the healthcare team in a timely manner

- Report any significant changes in the patient’s health status to the appropriate individual(s)

- Maintain a safe environment for the patient and self

- Identify unmet learning needs and seek assistance from others in meeting those needs

- Comply with company policies and procedures

- Complete all required forms, reports, time cards, itineraries, etc, accurately, and within designated timeframe

- Recognize and follow established lines of communication

- Use EMR: Home Care Home Base

- Equipment Provided: Tablet, Phone

Schedule and Shift Details:

- 8:30a-4:30p, 1-2 Saturdays a month

- Including working one summer and one winter holiday

Requirements

Qualifications:

- Active RN License in the state of NJ

- Minimum of one year of hospice nursing experience

- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

- Familiarity with EMR systems

Benefits

Benefits:

- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

- 401k

- HSA/FSA

- PTO

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