Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Suncrest Hospice Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, US

Why Suncrest

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice, we're more than a hospice provider—we're a compassionate team on a mission to change the expectation of hospice care in our communities. Our rapid growth is driven by one simple belief: exceptional patient care starts by investing in our people.

We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

$90,000-$95,000 plus bonus opportunities
PTO
Monthly bonus opportunities
Mileage reimbursement
Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP
401k plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
Minimal to no on-call obligations
Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Details

Join a team that's redefining hospice care!

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice is dedicated to providing exceptional care and service through a compassionate, supportive team that values communication, integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you'll provide compassionate, individualized hospice care wherever patients call home—including private residences, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living communities.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, Social Workers, Chaplains, CNAs, and volunteers to develop care plans that support the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. We prioritize quality over quantity by maintaining lower clinician caseloads and higher staff-to-patient ratios. This allows our nurses to spend more meaningful time with patients and families, build lasting relationships, and provide the compassionate, personalized care every patient deserves. Depending on your strengths and interests, we have various nursing opportunities available.

Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of practice
A passion for providing exceptional, patient-centered hospice care
Strong collaboration and communication skills with interdisciplinary care teams
Ability to work independently while effectively managing your daily schedule
Excellent time management and organizational skills to balance patient visits, documentation, meetings, and urgent needs
Comfort learning and utilizing electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance to travel throughout the service area

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