Registered Nurse Hospice
Company: Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey
Location: Avenel
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:The VNA Health GroupA proud past. A compelling future.A
future that includes you.For over 110 years, the VNA Health Group
has served the needs of home health and hospice patients in our
communities. In that time, weve grown to become an organization of
2500 dedicated employees in three states, a leader and innovator in
health care, and an award-winning organization. For the last three
years, weve been a certified Best Place to Work , weve been
recognized by Fortune Magazine as a top provider for aging
services, and many of our leaders have been awarded with
distinction for their contributions to health care.As a VNAHG
employee, youll not only be joining a winning organization, but one
that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.Our
tuition reimbursement program will assist you getting that degree
youve always dreamed of.Our Continuing Education programs will keep
you current, with learning and certifications to help you master
your profession.Our online learning system will provide knowledge
at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere.Our Employee Referral
programs give you the opportunity to recruit trusted colleagues and
receive cash rewards for doing so.Our recognition programs provide
that much needed thank you for doing a job well done.Our 403B and
401a retirement plans will help you plan for your future.Our
leadership fosters a culture of support, while giving you the
freedom to bring your best self to work every day.If this sounds
like a future youd like to be a part of, read on!We are seeking an
Registered Nurse to join our Hospice team on per diem basis to
assist patients within Hudson County.#INDNURSESResponsibilities:The
Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing direct or
indirect skilled comprehensive nursing care to a specified (or
variety) of age and diagnostic groups. The RN is a professional
nurse whose primary role is to function independently in providing
comprehensive end of life care to patients/family units who are
currently experiencing a terminal illness. Including but not
limited to the following tasks:Provides prescribed medical
treatment and personal care services to patients in a home or
inpatient setting.Utilizes principles of the nursing process to
assist in data collection, planning and evaluation of nursing
care.Demonstrates nursing knowledge and skills in the
implementation of prevention, therapeutic and rehabilitative
nursing care.Takes and records patients' vital signs.Administers
specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or inter-muscular
injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts.Reinforces
instructions and explanations of the patient Plan of Care or
teaching plan.Uses oral and written communication to convey
pertinent information to members of the health care team in a
timely manner.Reports any significant changes in the patients
health status to the appropriate individual(s).Maintains a safe
environment for the patient and self.Identifies unmet learning
needs and seeks assistance from others in meeting those
needs.Complies with company policies and procedures.Completes all
required forms, reports, time cards, itineraries, etc, accurately
and within designated timeframe.Recognizes and follows established
lines of communication.Performs other duties as
assigned.Qualifications:Qualified candidates must:Completion of an
accredited RN education program with a diploma. Associates or
Bachelors degree. Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.1 year
hospital experience.At least 1 year of Hospice, Home care and/or
Community Health experience is needed.Experience working as part of
a team and working effectively with persons and communities from
diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds. The ability to
work in a complex institutional structure requiring significant
collaboration.Ability to work independently with minimal
supervision.Demonstrated ability to maintain strict
confidentiality.Education/Training/Experience:Registered Nurse
License in the State of New Jersey.Valid drivers license.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.by Jobble
Keywords: Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey, Jersey City , Registered Nurse Hospice, Healthcare , Avenel, New Jersey
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