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Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey · 5 days ago

Hospice RN

Gettysburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

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.

FamilyHealth CareHospitalityNon ProfitProject Management

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

NJ RN LicensureCertified HospicePalliative NurseBachelor’s degree in NursingPainSymptom managementInterdisciplinary teamworkProfessional communicationOptimismEnthusiasmHospice principles

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