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Hospice On Call Coordinator Registered, Full Time, Nights, Atlantic Visiting Nurse Morris / Sussex County

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Atlantic Health System

Morristown, New Jersey

Atlantic Visiting Nurse is seeking a dedicated Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse to provide after-hours clinical support to hospice patients throughout our community.

Eligibility
106500465814 - Hospice - Palliative Care

Posted Apr 3

Shift and hours
Nights Full Time, Nights3 shifts · 38 hours a week
Unit and setting
Hospice
License
RN license Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) Licensecurrent New Jersey RN license
Term
Permanent Registered, Full Time, NightsFull time

Do you qualify?

License
current New Jersey RN license Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License Check your license
Education
ASN ASN Required
Experience
minimum three years of nursing experience Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience in:
Experience
hospice, palliative care, home health, or acute care experience
Also asks
valid driver's license and reliable transportation Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Also asks
experience using an EMR Experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Also asks
ability to work independently while managing multiple patient priorities Ability to work independently while managing multiple patient priorities

Preferred

Certification
CHPN Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
Education
BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience
previous hospice on-call or hospice case management experience Previous Hospice On-Call or Hospice Case Management experience
Experience
pain and symptom management experience Experience with pain and symptom management
Also asks
knowledge of Medicare Hospice regulations Knowledge of Medicare Hospice regulations
Also asks
experience coordinating interdisciplinary care Experience coordinating interdisciplinary care

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Morristown staff RN rolesMorristown staff RN postings that state pay run $42/hr to $49/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $42/hr, across 157 postings.

Benefits

  • CEU Allowance

The role and schedule

Day to day
on-call nursing coverage 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM Provide on-call nursing coverage between 4:00 PM and 8:00 AM in accordance with agency scheduling.
Day to day
respond to after-hours triage requests and make skilled nursing visits as needed Respond promptly to after-hours triage requests and provide skilled nursing visits as needed.
Day to day
manage urgent needs: pain, symptoms, emotional support, crisis intervention Manage urgent patient needs, including pain and symptom management, emotional support, and crisis intervention.
Day to day
respond to patient deaths and perform hospice pronouncements Respond to patient deaths and perform hospice pronouncements with compassion and professionalism.
Day to day
perform comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate changes in condition Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate changes in patient condition.
Day to day
deliver pain and symptom management using evidence-based hospice practices Deliver expert pain and symptom management using evidence-based hospice practices.
Day to day
conduct hospice admissions as needed Conduct hospice admissions as needed.
Day to day
develop and modify patient interventions as clinical needs change Develop and modify patient interventions based on changing clinical needs.
Day to day
reinforce the Plan of Care through skilled nursing interventions and patient education Reinforce the established Plan of Care through skilled nursing interventions and patient education.
Day to day
coordinate care with attending physicians, Hospice Medical Directors and the interdisciplinary team Collaborate with attending physicians, Hospice Medical Directors, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
Day to day
assist Hospice Case Managers by completing scheduled after-hours visits Assist Hospice Case Managers by completing scheduled after-hours visits.
Day to day
coordinate DME, medications, supplies and community resources after business hours Coordinate durable medical equipment (DME), medications, supplies, and community resources after business hours.
Day to day
communicate patient updates to the interdisciplinary team Communicate patient updates to the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
Day to day
support transitions with hospitals, SNFs, assisted living and other providers Collaborate with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other healthcare providers to support seamless transitions.
Day to day
educate patients and caregivers on hospice philosophy, disease progression, pain and symptom management, medications, dying process and end-of-life expectations Educate patients and caregivers on: Hospice philosophy
Day to day
complete accurate, timely EMR documentation after each encounter Complete accurate, timely EMR documentation following each patient encounter.
Day to day
maintain compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation and agency standards Maintain regulatory compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation and agency standards.
Day to day
report safety concerns, incidents and changes in patient condition Report safety concerns, incidents, and changes in patient condition.
Day to day
provide detailed shift reports Provide detailed shift reports to ensure continuity of care.
Day to day
supervise evening Home Health Aides Supervise evening Home Health Aides.
Weekends
Weekends required
On call
on-call 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM

The workplace

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Atlantic Health System
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You are looking at Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey—a nonprofit system headquartered here since 1996, with seven hospitals, roughly 20,000 team members, and more than 550 care sites serving a wide swath of the state. Morristown Medical Center…

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.

Original listing

Posted on Atlantic Health System’s careers page.

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Be the Calm During Life's Most Important Moments Are you an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse who thrives in autonomous practice and finds purpose in providing compassionate care when patients and families need it most? Atlantic Visiting Nurse is seeking a dedicated Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse to provide after-hours clinical support to hospice patients throughout our community. In this rewarding role, you'll respond to urgent patient needs, provide expert symptom management, support families through end-of-life care, complete hospice admissions, and collaborate closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, compassionate care around the clock.

If you are passionate about hospice nursing, confident working independently, and committed to making every patient interaction meaningful, we'd love to meet you. Principal

Responsibilities

After - Hours Hospice Care Provide on-call nursing coverage between 4:00 PM and 8:00 AM in accordance with agency scheduling. Respond promptly to after-hours triage requests and provide skilled nursing visits as needed. Manage urgent patient needs, including pain and symptom management, emotional support, and crisis intervention.

Respond to patient deaths and perform hospice pronouncements with compassion and professionalism. Clinical Assessment & Patient Care Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate changes in patient condition. Deliver expert pain and symptom management using evidence-based hospice practices.

Conduct hospice admissions as needed. Develop and modify patient interventions based on changing clinical needs. Reinforce the established Plan of Care through skilled nursing interventions and patient education.

Care Coordination & Collaboration Collaborate with attending physicians, Hospice Medical Directors, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care. Assist Hospice Case Managers by completing scheduled after-hours visits. Coordinate durable medical equipment (DME), medications, supplies, and community resources after business hours.

Communicate patient updates to the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. Collaborate with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other healthcare providers to support seamless transitions.

Patient & Family Education

Educate patients and caregivers on: Hospice philosophy Disease progression Pain and symptom management Medication administration Stages of the dying process End-of-life care expectations Documentation & Quality Complete accurate, timely EMR documentation following each patient encounter. Maintain regulatory compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation and agency standards. Report safety concerns, incidents, and changes in patient condition.

Review patient documentation and care plans to prepare for scheduled visits. Provide detailed shift reports to ensure continuity of care. Leadership & Professional Practice Supervise evening Home Health Aides.

Participate in staff meetings, education programs, and mandatory training. Maintain professional licensure and continuing education requirements. Demonstrate commitment to Atlantic Visiting Nurse's mission, values, and quality standards.

Why Atlantic Visit Nurse? At Atlantic Visiting Nurse, our hospice nurses provide more than clinical care—they provide comfort, dignity, and peace during life's most meaningful moments. As an On-Call Hospice RN, you'll practice independently while receiving the support of an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional hospice care throughout our communities.

If you're looking for a career where your compassion and expertise truly change lives, we invite you to join our team. #HospiceRN #HospiceOnCallRN #HospiceCaseManager #HospiceAdmissionsRN #PalliativeCareRN #EndOfLifeCare #HomeHospiceRN #HomeHealthRN #VisitingNurse #FieldRegisteredNurse #CaseManagementRN #CHPN #HospiceCare #CommunityHealthNurse #RegisteredNurse #RNJobs #NursingCareers #AtlanticVisitingNurse #AtlanticHealth #NowHiring

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License
  • ASN Required
  • Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience in: Hospice
  • Palliative Care
  • Home Health
  • Acute Care or related clinical setting
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple patient priorities
  • Experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
  • Previous Hospice On-Call or Hospice Case Management experience
  • Experience with pain and symptom management
  • Knowledge of Medicare Hospice regulations
  • Experience coordinating interdisciplinary care

We're looking for someone who

  • Is passionate about providing compassionate end-of-life care
  • Thrives in an autonomous nursing role
  • Remains calm and confident during urgent clinical situations
  • Demonstrates excellent clinical judgment
  • Builds trust quickly with patients and families
  • Is highly organized and self-directed
  • Enjoys collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
  • Is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family experiences

What's around it?

In Morristown, NJ

Morristown, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent
$2,274/mo
Household income
$121,340/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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