Job DescriptionAssumes responsibility for case management. Prioritizes schedule to accommodate patient's needs. Evaluates the plan of care and revises as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management and end-of-life symptom management. Routinely reconciles medications. Maintain current medication orders. Shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication. Participates in PI meetings and activities/committees as requested.
Assists with growing agency business. Provides orientation to new employees. Accepts other assignments as requested. Cross trains to learn new skills and demonstrates a willingness to teach each other.
- 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.
QualificationsRequired:
1. Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
2. Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
3. BLS certification.
Preferred:
1. Bachelor's degree in nursing.
2. All ASN must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date.
3. 1+ year of experience in Nursing or Hospice
Our Home care and Hospice teams work with more than our patients, we work with their families, inside their homes and in their community. When you join our team, you also join theirs, bringing them your comfort, compassion, education, and expertise. We celebrate these close connections every day, by delivering the best comprehensive home care and hospice services possible.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
