Registered Nurse, Hospice / Home Care Coordinator, Per Diem, Days, Overlook, Morristown & Chilton Medical Centers

The RN Hospice Home Care Coordinator is responsible for the comprehensive assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of hospice care services for patients receiving end-of-life care in the home setting. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Hospice RN Coordinator ensures patients receive compassionate, high-quality care focused on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.

This position serves as the primary clinical coordinator for assigned hospice patients and provides education, support, and guidance to patients, families, caregivers, and community providers.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of hospice patients in the home setting.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized hospice plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and manage patient care services to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Monitor patient condition and adjust care plans based on changing clinical needs.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and end-of-life care.
• Collaborate with physicians, hospice medical directors, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Manage pain and symptom control while promoting patient comfort and dignity.
• Coordinate community resources and services to support patients and families.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation and other regulatory requirements.
• Participate in on-call and weekend coverage as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• BSN preferred.

 

Licensure & Certifications: 

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification preferred.

 

Experience: 

• Minimum of one to two years of hospice nursing experience preferred.
• Home Health, Palliative Care, Oncology, Critical Care, Medical-Surgical, or Community Health nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience providing care in patients' homes preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, symptom management, and pain control.
• Understanding of Medicare Hospice regulations and documentation requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate support during difficult and emotional situations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and mobile documentation systems.

 

Why join Atlantic Health Visiting Nurse Hospice?

At Atlantic Visiting Nurse, we believe hospice care is about more than managing symptoms—it is about preserving dignity, honoring wishes, and supporting patients and families through every step of their journey. Our Hospice RNs enjoy meaningful patient relationships, autonomy in their practice, a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.