Registered Nurse - Home Care

Registered Nurse - Home Care

A growing home health organization is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing services to patients in their homes. This role offers the opportunity to work one-on-one with patients, develop meaningful clinical relationships, and deliver personalized care in a home-based setting.

Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Day shift: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Every fourth weekend
• Two holidays out of six annually
• No on-call responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Deliver skilled nursing services in accordance with physician orders, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed based on changes in condition.
• Perform medication reconciliation and collaborate with providers regarding treatment plans.
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation within established organizational guidelines.
• Provide patient and caregiver education to support treatment goals and promote positive outcomes.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, home health aides, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Manage visit schedules and maintain compliance with payer authorization requirements.
• Communicate patient status updates and care plan changes to appropriate healthcare team members.
• Supervise home health aide staff and complete required supervisory visits.
• Maintain current knowledge of nursing standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Meet productivity expectations and complete assignments independently and accurately.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma.
• Minimum of six (6) months of Registered Nurse experience OR at least one (1) year of Licensed Practical Nurse experience.
• Experience using computers and electronic documentation systems.
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Home health or hospice nursing experience.
• IV Certification.

Key Skills Required

• Comprehensive patient assessment
• Care planning and coordination
• Clinical documentation
• Medication management
• Patient and family education
• Critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement

Why This Location? Northern New Jersey offers convenient access to New York City while providing a variety of suburban communities. Residents enjoy:

• Extensive parks, hiking trails, and outdoor recreation opportunities
• Diverse dining, shopping, and entertainment options
• Access to cultural attractions, museums, and performing arts venues
• Strong transportation networks and regional accessibility
• A blend of urban amenities and residential lifestyle options