RN Home Health Hospice Nurse

Duties:

• Performs Patient assessments: Accurately assesses patient’s appropriateness for hospice care, learning needs and progress toward goals. Develops the plan of care for the patient and family
• Ensures appropriate utilization of services: Maintains visit productivity standards. Demonstrates knowledge of insurance reimbursement
• Completes discharge assessments: Performs laptop transfer of data twice daily. Completes admission assessment and transfers within 24 hours. Completes re-visit documentation and transfers
• Uses age appropriate teaching methods for patients and families: Evaluates teaching plan and revises as necessary. Documents patient education tools used
• Assumes responsibility for Case Management: Develops/implements/evaluates plan of care based on evidence-based knowledge. Revises care plan as indicated.Prioritizes care needs.Demonstrates knowledge of hospice regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines. Shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication. Performs HHA supervisions per standards. Ensures appropriate utilization of services. Follows scheduling process. Communicates progress toward goals with IDT. Attends and participates in IDT meetings every 2 weeks. Evaluates the plan of care and revises as needed
• Maintains safe environment for patients and co-workers. Follows infection control measures and reports infections. Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management. Routinely reconciles medications. Maintains current medication orders
• Attends monthly staff meeting:Participates in PI meetings and activities/committees as requested. Accepts other assignments as requested.
• Assumes responsibility for case management: Prioritizes schedule to accommodate patient's needs. Documents case management activities. Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management. Routinely reconciles medications. Maintain current medication orders.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Program: Reviews health records and gathers data to support PI activities. Attends UR meetings as requested. Provides orientation/ mentorship to new employees. Cross trains to learn new skills and demonstrates a willingness to teach other
• Assists with growing agency business: Provides orientation to new employees. Accepts other assignments as requested. Cross trains to learn new skills.

Skills:

Must have 2-3 years as RN in home hospice environment

Must have valid New Jersey driver’s license

BLS - required

Education:

Current New Jersey RN License

Summary

As an RN-Hospice Triage Nurse, you will be essential in delivering compassionate care to patients in hospice settings. Reporting to the Hospice Care Manager, your role involves assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating discharge planning. Utilizing your core skills in patient assessment, catheterization, and EHR systems, you will ensure high-quality patient care. Your BLS certification and RN license are vital for this position, while your experience with long-term care and critical care will enhance the support provided to patients and their families during challenging times.

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $80.10 - $85.68 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Physical Setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital

Ability to Commute:

• Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Basking Ridge, NJ 07920: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80 - $86