Registered Nurse - Home Care

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Registered Nurse – Home Care
Status: Full-Time
Location: Brick, New Jersey (Ocean County)
Salary: Starting at $90,272
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An established home health organization is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide individualized patient care in a home-based setting. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with patients one-on-one, develop meaningful relationships, and deliver comprehensive nursing care in a comfortable and familiar environment.

The RN will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and updating care plans, coordinating services with healthcare providers, and ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing evaluations in the home setting.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized nursing care plans.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with physician orders and approved visit frequencies.
• Perform medication reconciliation and collaborate with physicians regarding patient care plans.
• Deliver nursing treatments and procedures according to established clinical standards.
• Document assessments, interventions, care coordination activities, and clinical decisions accurately and within required timelines.
• Educate patients and caregivers using appropriate teaching methods to support treatment goals.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and facilitate referrals when appropriate.
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to physicians and nursing leadership.
• Manage insurance authorization requirements and maintain compliance with payer guidelines.
• Supervise home health aides and complete required supervisory visits within regulatory timeframes.
• Support continuity of care through effective communication during patient care transitions.
• Meet productivity expectations while maintaining quality patient outcomes.
• Stay current with evolving clinical standards and incorporate best practices into patient care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Home health setting serving patients throughout Ocean County.
• Independent field-based role with regular patient visits.
• Physical requirements include lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds and prolonged standing and walking throughout the workday.

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
• Minimum of six (6) months RN experience or at least one (1) year of LPN experience.
• Experience in home health or hospice is beneficial.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Additional home care experience.

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning
• Clinical Documentation
• Care Coordination
• Patient and Family Education
• Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
• Communication and Collaboration

Ocean County offers a desirable coastal lifestyle with access to beaches, parks, boating, and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options, local entertainment, family-friendly communities, and convenient access to major New Jersey destinations while maintaining a more relaxed pace of life.

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness and professional development programs
• Learning and career growth opportunities