Registered Nurse (RN) — Assessment Nurse

ComForCare; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Travel compensation

Job summary

ComForCare in Middletown, NJ is looking for a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as an Assessment Nurse. This role involves conducting in-home assessments, developing tailored care plans, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates must be licensed in New Jersey and ideally have 1-2 years of clinical experience. Flexibility is key, as this is a per diem position catering to varying client needs. Join ComForCare to make a real impact in home healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid RN license in New Jersey.
• At least 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments for clients in their homes.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans.
• Supervise Home Health Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Patient education

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EHR systems

Vital sign monitoring equipment

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) — Assessment Nurse

Location: North Monmouth, NJ

Job Summary: ComforCare HomeCare is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented, and clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as an Assessment Nurse for our growing home healthcare practice. The RN conducts comprehensive in-home assessments, develops individualized care plans, and ensures safe, high-quality, person-centered care in the client’s home. The Assessment Nurse collaborates with clients, families, and caregivers to ensure continuity of care and regulatory compliance. This position adheres to NJ home health regulations and ACHC accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment for all active and prospective clients.
• Develop, implement, review, and update individualized care plans based on assessment findings.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of Home Health Aides (HHAs) and CNAs assigned to client cases.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate client care.
• Educate clients and family members on care plans, diagnoses, medications, and safe home practices.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with federal, state, and agency standards.
• Identify changes in client condition and communicate findings promptly to the supervising clinician.
• Maintain full compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and all applicable New Jersey home health regulations.
• Complete all required documentation within agency-specified timeframes using EHR systems.

RN Assessment Duties in Home Care

The RN’s clinical evaluation responsibilities during all home visits include initial assessments, 30-day follow-ups, and 60-day reassessments.

Health History Review

• Review of current and past medical diagnoses, surgical history, hospitalizations, and allergies.
• Assessment of chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, COPD, dementia, Parkinson's, etc.).
• Review of physician orders, discharge summaries, mental health history, and immunization records.

Physical Assessment

• Vital signs: blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, SpO2, weight, and pain level.
• Cardiovascular & respiratory: heart/lung auscultation, peripheral circulation, and edema.
• Neurological & cognitive: orientation, cognitive screening (Mini-Cog, MMSE, MoCA), and speech.
• Musculoskeletal & mobility: strength, gait, fall risk screening, and assistive device assessment.
• Skin, nutrition, GI & GU: skin integrity, Braden Scale, appetite, continence, and catheter use.
• Psychosocial: depression/anxiety screening (PHQ-9, GAD-7), social support, and isolation risk.
• Home Safety: fall hazards, bathroom safety, smoke/CO detectors, and emergency access.
• Medication Review: reconciliation, high-risk drug identification, adherence, and storage.
• Care Plan: nursing diagnoses, goal-setting, visit frequency, caregiver tasks, and POC approval.
• Client & Family Education: diagnosis, medications, safe transfers, fall prevention, and warning signs.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program recognized by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license — State of New Jersey (required).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification (required).
• Valid driver\'s license and reliable personal transportation (required).

Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience; home health or geriatric setting strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with NJ home health regulations and ACHC accreditation standards preferred.

Background & Compliance

• Must pass criminal background check, drug screening, and TB test prior to hire.
• Must maintain current licensure, certifications, and continuing education throughout employment.

Work Environment & Compensation

• Field-based position — travel to client homes throughout the service area.
• Per diem employees must maintain active NJ licensure, current certifications, and full compliance with agency standards at all times, regardless of scheduled hours.
• Per diem availability requires the ability to respond promptly to scheduling requests; advance notice of unavailability must be communicated.
• No guaranteed hours — The nurse is contacted and paid for work only when the agency requires an assessment or visit.
• Flexible scheduling — Ideal for RNs who prefer to supplement another position or manage their own availability.
• Availability required — The RN must remain responsive and available when called upon and maintain active licensure and compliance at all times.