Title: RN Hospice - Evening FT Status: Regular, Full-Time Location: Manahawkin, New Jersey Salary: Salary starting at $90,272 Visa Support: No Visa Sponsorship Available
Position Overview
A leading home-based healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide hospice care to patients in their homes throughout Ocean County, New Jersey. This role offers the opportunity to deliver individualized, patient-centered care in a home setting while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Schedule:
Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Evening Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Every 4th weekend required
Holiday rotation: 2 of 6 holidays
No on-call responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Deliver skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes.
Complete comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing evaluations.
Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
Ensure care delivery aligns with physician orders, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards.
Perform medication reconciliation and monitor patient response to treatment plans.
Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease management, symptom control, and hospice care goals.
Document assessments, interventions, and clinical decisions accurately and within established timelines.
Coordinate care among physicians, case managers, therapists, home health aides, and other healthcare professionals.
Monitor authorization requirements and maintain compliance with payer guidelines.
Supervise home health aide services and complete required supervisory visits.
Communicate changes in patient condition promptly and participate in care transitions.
Maintain productivity expectations and support quality patient outcomes.
Participate in ongoing professional development and incorporate current best practices into patient care.
Required Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma.
Minimum of six (6) months of Registered Nurse experience or one (1) year of LPN experience.
Experience in home health, hospice, or community-based nursing preferred.
Basic computer proficiency and documentation skills.
Active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License.
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Prior hospice or home care experience.
Strong care coordination and case management experience.
Key Skills Required
Hospice and end-of-life patient care
Clinical assessment and critical thinking
Care planning and coordination
Patient and family education
Electronic documentation proficiency
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Generous paid time off
Travel reimbursement
401(k) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and learning opportunities
Wellness and employee support programs
Why This Location?
Ocean County offers a desirable coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches, boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy a mix of waterfront communities, local dining, shopping, cultural attractions, and family-friendly neighborhoods while remaining within reach of major New Jersey destinations.