Assignment Overview Shift:

Nights, 5x7.5hrs

Hours:

37.5 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Sep 14, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

2 Description American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Home Hospice position requiring 2+ years of home hospice RN experience and a current NJ RN license. Details Home care hospice and palliative care setting Provides on-call coverage for Morris and Sussex Counties Schedule includes 3 shifts per week, 16 hours per shift (4pm to 8am) Weekend rotation required every 3 weeks with comp days provided One summer or winter holiday coverage required Floating may be required to a nearby sister hospital as needed Uses Epic EMR for charting Requirements Active NJ RN license or compact license BLS certification required Valid New Jersey driver's license required Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a home hospice environment required 3+ years of RN experience preferred Experience within a hospice agency or organization preferred Associate's degree (ASN) or Diploma with NJ RN license required EMR charting experience required Strong critical thinking and communication skills required Additional Information Performs patient assessments to determine appropriateness for hospice care and develops individualized plans of care Completes admission, discharge, and re-visit documentation with data transfers via laptop Provides patient and family education using age-appropriate teaching methods Manages caseload including care plan development, revision, and prioritization based on patient needs Demonstrates knowledge of hospice regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines Communicates patient progress with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and attends IDT meetings biweekly Supervises home health aides (HHA) per required standards Follows infection control protocols and maintains a safe environment for patients and staff Manages medications including reconciliation and maintaining current orders Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in performance improvement (PI) activities Provides orientation and mentorship to new employees and cross-trains on new skills Local candidates accepted