Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey · 5 days ago
Hospice RN
Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey is a cohesive company that values its employees and emphasizes a family-like work environment. The Hospice RN will oversee a primary caseload of Hospice patients, providing skilled nursing care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and support for patients and their families.
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Responsibilities
Oversee primary caseload of Hospice patients and provides 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
Provides the initial assessment and comprehensive nursing assessment and identification of problems of each patient; reassessment of nursing needs and collaborates to develop the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care
Implements the plan of care and reevaluates and revises the plan of care relative to the patient’s nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive and responsive goals and interventions
Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient, family members, and staff regarding nursing care and the patient's needs, including other related problems of the patient at home
Works closely with other members of the IDT to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met
Provides supervision to Hospice Aides/Homemakers
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program
NJ RN Licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing in good standing
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with NJ state requirements
Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and is able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers and all others
Must be able to 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
Interacts with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of LSMNJ
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting
Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification
Minimum of one (1) year general nursing
Current hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience
Experience with pain and symptom management interventions
Benefits
Competitive pay
Excellent benefits
Company
Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
LSMNJ provides a diversity of programs and services in more than 20 locations addressing the evolving needs of state residents.