Registered Nurse (PRN Home Health)

Ascendconciergehomecare; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascendconciergehomecare is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan, organize, and direct home care services in Bergen and Essex Counties, New Jersey. The role includes conducting patient assessments, developing care plans, supervising LPN and HHA staff, and ensuring effective communication with physicians. Candidates should possess a State Certified RN license and relevant experience in home care.

This position requires travel within designated counties and a commitment to community health education. Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor's preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a State Certified RN license.
• Experience in Certified Home Care and OASIS required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments of patient and family.
• Regularly re-evaluate patient nursing needs.
• Develop and revise care plans based on patient status.
• Supervise documentation of care and services.
• Communicate with physicians about patient needs.

Skills

Patient assessment skills

Community health knowledge

Care plan development

Supervision of LPN and HHA

Communication with physicians

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Great new Career Opportunity in Home Care!

Now Hiring –Registered Nurse – Bergen and Essex Counties PRN

The Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Essential job duties can include, but are not limited to:

1. Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
2. Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
5. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
6. Supervise LPN and HHA documentation of care and services rendered according to agency policies and procedures.
7. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
8. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
9. Report incidents timely and to appropriate persons per agency policy.
10. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.
11. Participates in case conferences with other disciplines to coordinate plan of care.
12. Participates in on -call duties as needed.

Education:

Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s preferred

Professional Experience:

• Must have a State Certified RN license
• Experience in Certified Home Care and OASIS
• Must be willing to travel
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation