Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice jobs in Middlesex, NJ

Overview

The VNA Health Group-Moving Healthcare Forward

*$5,000 Sign On Bonus*

The VNA Health Group is seeking a full time Registered Nurse to join our dedicated Hospice Team in Monmouth County.

For over 110 years, the VNA Health Group has served the needs of home health and hospice patients in our communities. In that time, we’ve 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, we’ve been a certified Best Place to Work ®, we’ve 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, you’ll not only be joining a winning organization, but one that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

• Our tuition reimbursement program of up to $12,000 a year will assist you getting that degree you’ve 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.

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Responsibilities

• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers
• Assesses and evaluates the needs of patients with life threatening and life limiting illnesses and their families and develops an appropriate plan of care
• Identifies teaching needs and plans appropriate strategies for individuals and families
• Monitors quality and appropriateness of services provided
• Collaborates with patient and family, other members of the disciplinary team and other health care providers in providing patient and family care
• Documents all changes in patient’s condition and updates care plans and outcomes
• Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance
• Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position

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

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.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.

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