Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice

Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Location: Bernards, NJ Pay: $55$60 per hour Schedule: 11:00 AM 7:00 PM (7.5-hour shifts) Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Job Type: 13-Week Contract-to-Hire Department: Homecare Hospice & Palliative Care Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care in a home hospice setting. The RN will be responsible for patient assessments, case management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring compliance with hospice regulations and standards of care. Key Responsibilities Patient Care & Assessments Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine hospice appropriateness Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care Complete admission, re-visit, and discharge documentation within required timeframes Perform laptop data transfers twice daily Provide age-appropriate patient and family education and document tools used Case Management Manage and prioritize patient schedules based on care needs Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and attend bi-weekly meetings Communicate patient progress toward goals Perform HHA supervisory visits per standards Ensure appropriate utilization of services and adherence to scheduling processes Clinical & Medication Management Demonstrate strong knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication administration Routinely reconcile medications and maintain current medication orders Follow infection control protocols and maintain a safe care environment Compliance & Performance Improvement Maintain productivity standards Demonstrate knowledge of hospice regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines Participate in Performance Improvement (PI) and Utilization Review (UR) activities Attend monthly staff meetings Assist with mentorship, orientation, and cross-training initiatives Required Qualifications Active New Jersey RN License Associates Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Diploma with RN License Minimum 23 years of RN experience in a home hospice environment Previous GIP (General Inpatient) experience within a hospital setting required BLS certification Valid New Jersey drivers license Experience with EMR systems Excellent critical thinking and communication skills Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of RN experience Why Apply? Competitive pay: $55$60/hr Contract-to-hire opportunity Work with a respected healthcare system Meaningful work supporting patients and families during critical moments If you are a compassionate and experienced Hospice RN looking for your next opportunity, apply today.

Created: 2026-03-21