Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Ocean City, NJ

Lead with Heart. Make a Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care. Join our team and experience the rewarding opportunity to provide personalized and compassionate hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. We are dedicated to ensuring our patients and their families receive care with dignity, comfort, and love. Your Role as a Hospice RN/RN Case Manager: • Act as the primary contact for patients and their families, guiding them through each step of their hospice journey. • Provide and document skilled nursing care tailored to each patient's individualized Plan of Care in their home or preferred residence. • Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate patient conditions and make necessary adjustments to care plans. • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, and chaplains, to develop and refine personalized care plans. • Offer emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones, providing education, comfort, and bereavement guidance. • Educate caregivers on how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering practical training and emotional support. • Communicate significant updates regarding patient conditions to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. • Maintain thorough and up-to-date clinical documentation while adhering to infection control and compliance standards. • Participate in the organization’s quality improvement initiatives to guarantee that care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient. • Assist patients and families in understanding and navigating topics such as medication administration, hospice philosophy and services, symptom and pain management, and end-of-life processes. About You: • Active RN license in the state of employment (or eligibility to obtain one). • At least 1 year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields. • A true passion for hospice care: compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered. • Comfortable providing care in diverse environments, including private homes and care facilities. • Strong communication and critical thinking skills in sensitive situations. • Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. • CPR certification required. Preferred Experience (Not Required): • Experience as a Hospital RN (Med-Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac). • Experienced in Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, or travel nursing. • Experience caring for terminally ill patients or in serious illness support. We Offer: • Competitive Salary • 401(k) with Company Match • Opportunities for Career Advancement • National & Local Recognition Programs • Teammate Assistance Fund Additional Full-Time Benefits: • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance • Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program • Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays • Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care) • Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN) • Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) • Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance • Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Ready to Join a Caring Team? Apply now to become a part of our Hospice Nursing team and help make every moment count for our patients and their families. Location: Heartland Hospice, Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. At Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, we offer compassionate care in the comfort of patients' homes. We are a national leader in hospice, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations across 38 states. We pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide to those in need and celebrate the kindness of our dedicated clinicians.