On Call Staff Nurse-Hospice

Overview:

The VNA Health Group

A 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, 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 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.

If this sounds like a future you’d like to be a part of, read on!

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Responsibilities:

We are currently looking for a Staff Nurse to join our team. This position would be responsible for providing skilled nursing care to patients with life threatening and life limiting illnesses and their families.

This would be a full time position nights 4:30 pm-12:30 am.

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 preferred but not required
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

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.