Spero Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to care for patients in Essex and Union Counties. This role involves providing direct, hands-on care, managing symptoms, and offering emotional support to patients and their families during an important stage of life.

We provide a mission-driven, supportive work environment, flexible scheduling, and competitive pay.

If you’re looking to make a real impact every day, we’d love to have you on our team. Apply today and join a hospice that truly values the care you give.

$48 - $53 hourly

• Assess patients’ conditions with an emphasis on pain and symptom management.
• Develop individualized care plans in partnership with the interdisciplinary team and the patient’s family.
• Update care plans regularly to reflect changing needs and ensure the highest quality of life.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and adjust interventions as needed.
• Coordinate closely with physicians, nurses, and other team members to provide comfort-focused care.
• Offer compassionate, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey.
• Deliver care that honors each patient’s cultural and spiritual values.
• Participate in team meetings to review care plans and address any concerns.
• Collaborate with social workers, chaplains, aides, and other support staff to ensure holistic, comprehensive care.
• Communicate with outside providers to maintain continuity of care and support for families.
• Educate patients and families about the hospice process and available services.
• Document care accurately and maintain current, detailed patient records.
• Comply with all New Jersey hospice regulations and Spero Hospice policies.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Jersey.
• 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience required; hospice, palliative care, or related experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to support patients, families, and the care team.
• Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and emotional sensitivity when working with individuals and families facing serious illness and loss.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare software systems.

Spero Hospice is a group of dedicated, hardworking professionals who understand that individuals and families entering hospice care may feel scared, overwhelmed, sad, or unsure. Offering full-spectrum support, including physical, psychological, and spiritual comfort, our team provides an individualized approach to each person that celebrates their unique needs. Each member of the hospice team works tirelessly to ensure our patients receive comprehensive care, so they have the best possible quality of life during this difficult time. By providing a range of services, our staff ensures the whole person is cared for – both physically and emotionally – as we strive to honor their life as it draws to a close.