PRN Home Health Nurse: Impactful Community Care

Bergen Care Home Health; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Bergen Care Home Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for PRN shifts to support home-based patient care in New Jersey. The RN will plan, coordinate, and deliver nursing services in patients' homes, emphasizing community health education and compassionate care.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred), a State Certified RN license, and willingness to travel. Travel and on-call duties are part of the PRN assignments, with supervision of LPNs and HHAs as applicable.

Qualifications

• Must hold a State Certified RN license.
• Experience in Certified Home Care and OASIS is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to patient homes is required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Regularly re-evaluate patient nursing needs.
• Initiate and revise the plan of care as patient status changes.
• Use health data to determine nursing diagnosis and care plans.
• Supervise LPN and HHA documentation of care per policies.
• Provide health care instructions to patients per plan of care.
• Identify discharge planning needs and implement prior to discharge.
• Report incidents per agency policy.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs and changes.
• Participate in case conferences to coordinate plan of care.
• Participate in on-call duties as needed.

Skills

RN license

Home care experience

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Bergen Care Home Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for PRN shifts to support home-based patient care in New Jersey. The RN will plan, coordinate, and deliver nursing services in patients' homes, emphasizing community health education and compassionate care.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred), a State Certified RN license, and willingness to travel. Travel and on-call duties are part of the PRN assignments, with supervision of LPNs and HHAs as applicable.