Advanced Practice Nurse, Hospice, Full Time, Day

In a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, contributes professional and clinical nursing expertise to the Hospice/Home Care patient populations to ensure the delivery of high quality nursing care; Scope of practice will encompass:
* Expert guidance and coaching of patients and families and other healthcare providers
* Consultation/Collaboration/Education
* Research
* Leadership (clinical, professional, and systems)

Graduate from a NLN accredited School of Nursing. BSN from a NLN accredited school required. MSN required. As of 06/01/2026 Magnet recognized national certification required.

At least two (2) years experience as an APN in Hospice/Oncology or community health.

Current State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing). Current State of New Jersey APN license. CPR (BLS) Certification required. Demonstrates effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills. Effective organization skills and ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying. Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e. physicians, Rehab, Lab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills effectively to problem-solve and deliver care.Driver's License - current and valid driver's license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Job Location

Kraft Center

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

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