Per Diem Registered Nurse - Home Care

Assisting Hands Home Care; Independence (KS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Assisting Hands Home Care – Hamilton, NJ is seeking a dependable Registered Nurse (RN) for a per diem/PRN role to support in-home client care. The position offers flexible hours and no guaranteed weekly hours, with compensation per hour or per visit depending on the assignment. Ideal for experienced RNs seeking meaningful supplemental work.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted New Jersey RN license.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience working with seniors preferred.
• Home care, geriatrics, rehab, long-term care, or case management experience preferred.
• Assessment and care-plan experience strongly preferred.
• Dependable, organized and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial in-home client assessments.
• Develop and update client plans of care.
• Complete supervisory/reassessment visits.
• Communicate with clients, families, caregivers, and agency management.
• Assist with occasional caregiver orientation and quarterly training.
• Complete required nursing documentation and quality-assurance activities.

Skills

RN license

Driver's license

Experience with seniors

Home care / geriatrics

Assessment & care plan

Independent work

Education

NJ RN license

Job description

Assisting Hands Home Care – Hamilton, NJ

Job Type: Per Diem / PRN

Pay: $40–$50/hour equivalent / Per-Visit Pay

Schedule: Flexible, as needed

Assisting Hands Home Care – Hamilton is looking for a dependable and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing team on a per diem/PRN basis.

This is a flexible opportunity ideal for an experienced RN, including a retired or semi-retired nurse with an active NJ RN license, looking for meaningful supplemental work without a set weekly schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial in-home client assessments
• Develop and update client plans of care
• Complete periodic supervisory/reassessment visits
• Communicate with clients, families, caregivers, and agency management
• Assist with occasional caregiver orientation and quarterly training
• Complete required nursing documentation and quality-assurance activities

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted New Jersey RN license
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Experience working with seniors preferred
• Home care, home health, geriatrics, rehabilitation, long-term care, or case management experience preferred
• Assessment and care-plan experience strongly preferred
• Dependable, organized, responsive, and comfortable working independently
• Flexibility to complete client assessments as needs arise

Schedule & Compensation

This is a per diem position with no guaranteed weekly hours. Assignments are offered based on client needs and RN availability.

Compensation may be hourly or per visit depending on the assignment, including client assessments, supervisory visits, care-plan reviews, and occasional training.

If you're an experienced RN looking for flexible, rewarding work helping seniors remain safe and independent at home, we'd love to hear from you.