Field Nurse

Always Best Care Senior Services - Central NJ • Princeton, NJ

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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 conducts initial nursing assessments, reassessments, case-monitoring visits, and Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide supervisory visits.

The role includes assessing new clients, developing plans of care, directing the level of care and assigned Plan of Care tasks, and ensuring care continues to meet client needs. The nurse maintains required documentation and working relationships with clients, family members, and caregivers, with a focus on retention. The position also coordinates caregiver in-service training with the Director/Owner.

Requirements

• Current valid registered nurse license in good standing issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• A 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 such RN experience may substitute for the degree, as determined by the Director of Nursing.
• Experience providing nursing services in a patient’s home environment, 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 job-related software programs.

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 and conduct service calls with the client and/or significant other at least every 30 days to ensure the Plan of Care continues to meet client needs.
• Conduct an in-person client reassessment every 60 days, or more often if the client’s condition warrants it or service has 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 the accrediting agency for Always Best Care Senior Services.
• Maintain good working relationships with clients, family members, and caregivers, focusing on retaining clients and caregivers.
• Coordinate in-services with the Director/Owner to provide additional caregiver training.
• Oversee and manage cases and services rendered by Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides, or assign this work to the Nursing Supervisor.
• Conduct initial nursing assessments, reassessments, case-monitoring visits, and Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide supervisory visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time