Hospice Registered Nurse - Home Health - Morristown, NJ

If you're a compassionate RN with expertise in both Home Health and Hospice care, this contract opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting patients and families across the continuum of end-of-life care. You'll play a vital role in care planning, assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Schedule:

• Full-time hours, 37.5 per week
• 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
• Every other weekend required (comp days provided during the week)
• Expect 4–5 patient visits per day, including admissions
• Floating to different counties as needed

Qualifications:

• Current New Jersey RN license (required)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an RN in home hospice
• Proficiency using EMR systems
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license
• BLS certification
• ASN degree or Nursing Diploma (minimum required)
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills

Preferred:

• 3 or more years of RN experience
• Demonstrated flexibility through cross-training and mentoring

Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments and determine appropriateness for hospice care
• Develop, implement, and periodically revise care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams (IDT)
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of admission, assessment, discharge, and revisit documentation
• Educate patients and families with age-appropriate materials, updating teaching plans as required
• Prioritize patient needs and coordinate case management activities
• Maintain safe practices, infection control, and accurate medication reconciliation
• Participate in staff, PI, and IDT meetings, contributing to system improvements and best practices
• Mentor and support new staff, cross-training as needed

If you're committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while working collaboratively with a team dedicated to patient dignity and comfort, we welcome your application. Take the next step in your nursing career and apply today to make a positive difference in home hospice care.