Hospice RN Per Diem at Hunterdon Health Care System – Flemington, New Jersey

Position Summary

Provides continuity of hospice care to Hunterdon Hospice patients and families through the application of the nursing process using evidence based practice focusing on excellent outcomes and patient experience to maintain and maximize the comfort of both patient and family. Ensures quality and continuity of care in the absence of the primary nurse.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Ensures continuity of nursing care under medical direction in accordance with recognized standards of care, hospice philosophy and established policies of Hunterdon Hospice. This may take place during the hours the office of Hunterdon Hospice is closed

2. Assesses problems and promotes resolution of emergency situations when the office of Hunterdon Hospice is closed

3. Admits patients to Hunterdon Hospice services and hands off to primary nurse

4. Actively participates in Hunterdon Hospice Quality Improvement

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

All hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in nursing OR if Associates Degree or Diploma, RN must provide proof of enrollment in a BSN program prior to hire, be continuously enrolled and complete within 5 years of hire date or internal RN promotion date.

Associates Degree AND 2 years of experience in the specialty area will be accepted in lieu of BSN.

Preferred:

None

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

Two years experience in medical/surgical, oncology, hospice, palliative or community health nursing

Preferred:

None

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

New Jersey License as Professional Registered Nurse

Preferred:

Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing (CHPN)

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, strong assessment skills

Preferred:

General computer experience, IV certification / experience, knowledge of palliative and hospice care, knowledge of hospice conditions of participation and federal regulation

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).