Field Nurse - Home Care Nurse Supervisor (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

At  Seniornest Homecare , nurses lead the way in helping older adults age safely and comfortably at home. We’re seeking an experienced  Registered Nurse (RN)to join us as a  Field RN – Home Care Nurse Supervisor , combining hands-on patient care with clinical leadership in the field. In this role, you’ll manage a small caseload of home care clients, complete in-home assessments, build and update plans of care, and provide clinical oversight to our home health aides. If you enjoy autonomy, one-on-one patient relationships, and being the “go-to” clinical resource for a team, this position is for you.

 

Key responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing in-home nursing assessments, including vitals and focused physical assessments, and translate findings into clear, updated plans of care.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans in collaboration with families and the office care coordination team.
• Perform field visits to monitor clients’ status, address clinical concerns, and ensure care can be safely delivered at home.
• Supervise, coach, and support home health aides in the field, including supervisory and orientation visits, skills reinforcement, and performance feedback.
• Educate clients and families on disease management, medications, safety in the home, and the plan of care, reinforcing teaching at each visit.
• Document all visits, assessments, and communications accurately and promptly in the electronic record, in accordance with agency and DOH standards.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal home care regulations and agency policies, escalating issues as needed to the Clinical Manager.
• Participate in the on-call nurse rotation to provide clinical guidance and handle urgent issues for field staff and clients.
• Collaborate with the office team on admissions, case conferences, quality improvement, and service recovery when client issues arise.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; home care, home health, hospice, or community-based experience strongly preferred.
• Strong assessment skills, comfort working independently in the field, and ability to prioritize a visit schedule.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, families, caregivers, and providers.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel between client homes within the service area.
• Compassionate, patient-focused mindset and commitment to high-quality, person-centered care.

Why nurses like this role

• Field-based autonomy : Plan your day, manage your caseload, and use your clinical judgment in real time with patients.
• Balanced clinical & leadership work : Keep your hands-on skills sharp while supervising and mentoring aides.
• Predictable schedule : Primarily daytime hours with shared on-call rotation.
• Competitive pay & benefits : Competitive salary, mileage reimbursement, sign-on bonus, health/dental/vision, PTO, and 401(k).
• Supportive team culture : Close collaboration with a small, responsive office and clinical leadership that values your input.