Hospice Coordinator- RN, OnCall, Nights, Sussex / Warren County NJ
Company: Atlantic Health System
Location: Morristown
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Hospice Coordinator On-Call Registered Nurse
serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). Provides
after-hour patient care that is consistent with the Plan of Care
(POC) and is responsible for the provision of services that support
the mission, vision, and shared values of Atlantic Health
System/Atlantic Visiting Nurse (AVN) while meeting quality outcomes
and regulatory standards. Principal Accountabilities: Provides
skilled nursing care focusing on pain control and symptom
management. Responds to medical or emotional crisis and/or death as
requested by designated triage nurse. Conducts hospice admissions
as needed. Consults appropriately with attending physician and
medical directors to coordinate patient care and receive orders.
Assists RNCMs with their patient assignments by conducting
scheduled after-hours visits as necessary to meet patient care
needs. Educates patients/caregivers on hospice philosophy, disease
progression, physical components of care, stages of dying, and
other aspects of the POC as necessary. Qualifications Required: 1.
Associated Degree in Nursing 2. BLS 3. Valid and unrestricted
driver’s license with a clean driving record Preferred: 1.
Bachelor's degree in Hospice, Palliative Care, or related
field.
Keywords: Atlantic Health System, Elizabeth , Hospice Coordinator- RN, OnCall, Nights, Sussex / Warren County NJ, Healthcare , Morristown, New Jersey
