What are the responsibilities and job description for the On Call RN position at Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey?
"LSMNJ is a very cohesive company that truly values their employees. There is a heart to this company that truly cares and practices it's mission statement from the C level that includes all employees, on a day to day basis. I am proud to work here and to be part of this LSMNJ Team!"
"All the managers are very friendly and always listen to our problems and find solutions to it."
"I feel that this is a great place to work because we are not just co workers we are a family who loves and care about our fellow peers."
"Employees in Hospice are close knit and genuinely care about each other and our patients."
Those are real statements from real employees at Journey Hospice.
We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....
Journey Hospice has a rewarding and fulfilling position for a per diem On-Call RN serving our clients in Philadelphia!
The RN Case Manager will: According to prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable state and federal regulations and under the general supervision and in conjunction with the Hospice Medical Director, the Advance Practice Nurse is responsible for performing patient medical examinations and palliative care visits relative to the face-to-face encounters required in order to certify patients eligibility for the Medicare Hospice Benefit after six (6) months of hospice care. Documents visits in the patients clinical record and the face-to-face encounter on required forms. Provides medical care services and palliative care intervention for hospice patients on an as-needed basis. The Advance Practice Nurse communicates effectively with the Medical Director, Administrator and the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
Education/Training/Certifications:
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.
PA RN Licensure by the PA State Board of Nursing in good standing.
Skill(s): Skills and Knowledge:
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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.
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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.
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Interacts with all staff in a positive fashion supporting the mission and vision of LSMNJ.
Experience:
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Minimum of one (1) year general nursing preferred with current hospice, home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience.
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Experience with pain and symptom management interventions preferred.
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Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
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Understanding of Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.
LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated will be considered for employment.
