Registered Nurse (RN), Community Health Nurse (Per Diem, Varied)

Rochester Regional Health•Newark, NJ

18h•$78,005 - $104,044•Onsite

About The Position

As a Community Health Nurse, you will provide nursing interventions, patient education, and care management to a variety of clients in the community. The role promotes good health and one-on-one patient care in clients’ homes. Rochester Regional Health Home Care provides compassionate, personalized care and assistance for adults and children recovering from illness or injury, supporting healing and independence.

Requirements

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse license in New York State.
Valid New York State Driver’s License.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of mobile clinical and home health work, including frequent driving, repeated vehicle entry and exit, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 100 pounds or more, and providing care in confined or unpredictable environments.
Strong fine and gross motor control, firm grasping, and heightened visual and auditory awareness.
Ability to make decisions and independently manage patient care in the field or home setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
One year of nursing experience.
Prior home health, clinical, and direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive assessments of the biopsychosocial needs of acutely ill clients in their homes.
Perform skilled nursing care and prescribed treatments based on physician orders.
Educate clients and families according to the client assessment and plan of care.
Develop and document individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs, with interdisciplinary health team support as needed.
Communicate patient health status, treatment plans, and progress effectively; maintain regular communication with office and supervisory staff.
Coordinate client services and referrals efficiently and promptly.
Accurately and completely document client care.
Document and implement physician orders in accordance with Department of Health and program standards.
Follow department and system protocols, applicable local, state, and federal regulations, and education requirements.