Field Nurse

Central NJ • Jackson, NJ

19h

About The Position

The Field Nurse (RN) is responsible for clinical field supervision of the Agency’s personal care services program. The RN oversees and manages cases and services provided by Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides, or assigns that work to the Nursing Supervisor. The Field Nurse manages and conducts initial nursing assessments, reassessments, case-monitoring visits, and aide supervisory visits.

The role includes assessing clients, developing plans of care, monitoring whether services continue to meet client needs, and maintaining documentation in accordance with applicable New Jersey regulations and the accrediting agency’s requirements. The Field Nurse also builds working relationships with clients, family members, and caregivers and coordinates additional caregiver training with the Director/Owner.

Requirements

• Current, valid New Jersey Board of Nursing registered nurse license in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing or another health-related field, plus at least two years of professional RN experience in community health and/or home health, with progressive nursing responsibilities; alternatively, three years of professional RN experience in community health and/or home health nursing with progressive nursing responsibilities may substitute for the degree.
• Experience providing nursing services in a patient’s home, including an assisted-living facility.
• Good phone skills.
• Ability to coordinate and organize multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivation.
• Ability to work closely with the Director/Owner and staffing coordinator.
• Familiarity with computers and software programs related to the job.

Responsibilities

• Assess new clients, develop plans of care, and direct the level of care and assigned Plan of Care tasks.
• Regularly evaluate records relating to client care.
• Conduct service calls with the client and/or significant other at least every 30 days to ensure the Plan of Care continues to meet the client’s needs.
• Conduct an in-person client reassessment every 60 days, or more often when the client’s condition warrants it or services have been interrupted due to hospitalization or a stay in a medical facility.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing/NJ Division of Consumer Affairs and requirements of Always Best Care Senior Services’ accrediting agency.
• Maintain good working relationships with clients, family members, and caregivers, with a focus on retaining clients and caregivers.
• Coordinate caregiver in-service training with the Director/Owner.
• Oversee and manage cases and services provided by Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides, or assign this work to the Nursing Supervisor.
• Manage and conduct initial nursing assessments, reassessments, case-monitoring visits, and Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide supervisory visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level