Registered Nurse - Hospice FT

Title: Registered Nurse - Hospice FT
Status: Full-Time
Location: Manahawkin, New Jersey
Salary: Starting at $ 90,272
Visa Support: Not Available

Position Overview
A growing home hospice organization is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered hospice care in the home setting. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with patients and families, delivering individualized care while supporting comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
This is a full-time daytime position with a schedule of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week, with every fourth weekend and two holidays out of six required. No on-call responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ensure care is provided in accordance with physician orders, regulatory requirements, and established standards of practice.
• Complete nursing assessments, medication reconciliation, and collaborate with physicians regarding patient care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and update care plans when changes in condition occur.
• Document clinical findings, interventions, and outcomes accurately and within required timelines.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding disease processes, medications, symptom management, and hospice care plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, home health aides, and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate patient status changes and care needs promptly to appropriate team members.
• Supervise and evaluate home health aide services as required by regulations.
• Assist with care transitions and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain productivity standards and comply with payer authorization requirements.
• Promote safe, effective, and ethical patient care practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing.
• Minimum of six (6) months of Registered Nurse experience OR one (1) year of LPN experience.
• Experience in home health, hospice, or community-based care 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 nursing experience.
• Experience working within interdisciplinary care teams.

Key Skills Required

• Hospice and end-of-life patient care
• Clinical assessment and critical thinking
• Care planning and coordination
• Patient and family education
• Electronic medical documentation
• Communication and collaboration
• Time management and independent decision-making

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Employee wellness programs

Why This Location?
Manahawkin and the surrounding Ocean County area offer an excellent quality of life with easy access to beaches, boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy local restaurants, shopping, family-friendly communities, and proximity to the Jersey Shore. The region provides a balance of coastal living, cultural attractions, and convenient access to larger metropolitan areas.