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RN Hospice

Posted Aug 19 · Not open to new grads

Unit
Hospice

What the listing says

Role

Orientation
2-week orientation
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospice
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$43/hr
nursing in New Jersey$43/hr

The median for nursing in New Jersey is $43/hr, across 511 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Empower Lives, Elevate Care – Join Our Hospice Team

Full-Time Registered Nurse – Hospice (Bergen County)

At VNA Health Group, we’re transforming healthcare by empowering nurses to deliver compassionate care that helps patients live with dignity and comfort.

As a Full-Time Registered Nurse Hospice serving Bergen County, you’ll assess patient needs, manage symptoms, create individualized care plans, and support families through the end-of-life journey.

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Responsibilities

How You’ll Move Hospice Care Forward

Complete a two-week orientation focused on hospice care practices, EMR systems, and safety protocols.

Assess patients with advanced illnesses and create individualized hospice care plans.

Provide education, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families as they navigate the end-of-life journey.

Collaborate closely with VNA clinicians and external providers to ensure seamless, compassionate care.

Document patient status updates and adjust care plans as needs and goals evolve.

Qualifications

RN with Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nurse and Critical Care and Critical Care skills preferred

1+ year of supervised clinical experience as a registered nurse

Excellent communication skills

Strong Computer skills

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Working indoors/outdoors with clinical equipment and use of phone and computer; car and valid NJ Driver’s license

Job Characteristics: Client/Customer contact

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation range for this position is USD $43.00 to USD $58.00. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

EEOC

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Requirements

  • RN with Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
  • Certification in Hospice Palliative Care Nurse and Critical Care and Critical Care skills preferred
  • 1+ year of supervised clinical experience as a registered nurse
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong Computer skills
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Working indoors/outdoors with clinical equipment and use of phone and computer; car and valid NJ Driver’s license
  • Job Characteristics: Client/Customer contact
  • In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation range for this position is USD $43.00 to USD $58.00. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.
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  • VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Place

City
Englewood, New Jersey
Median rent
$1,977/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$102,571/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
9% above the national average

New Jersey index 108.8, where 100 is the national average.

Englewood sits just across the Hudson from Manhattan, offering a leafy suburban feel with easy NYC access. Downtown Englewood has walkable restaurants and shops along Engle Street, giving nurses a quieter home base without sacrificing big-city proximity.

Map showing the location of Englewood, NJ
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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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Visiting Nurse Association Health Group
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