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

Rochester Regional Health • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

The Community Health Nurse provides nursing interventions, patient education, and care management to a variety of clients in the community, promoting good health and one-on-one patient care in the comfort of their own homes. The role is based with Rochester Regional Health Home Care in Newark, New York, and is per diem with a weekday schedule of days and evenings.

Rochester Regional Health Home Care provides compassionate, personalized care and assistance for adults and children recovering from illness or injury, helping them heal while maintaining independence. The organization reports providing home care for more than 50 years and being among the nation’s top-ranked home care groups.

The posted annual base-pay range is $78,005 to $104,044. Pay may vary based on position details and FTE, experience, qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. The position is eligible for additional pay components.

Requirements

• Diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Valid New York State driver's license.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• One year of nursing experience.
• Prior home health, clinical, and direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the biopsychosocial needs of acutely ill clients in their homes.
• Provide 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, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed.
• Communicate patient health status, treatment plans, and progress effectively; communicate regularly with office and supervisory staff.
• Coordinate client services and referrals efficiently and promptly.
• Document client care accurately and completely.
• Document and implement physician orders in accordance with Department of Health and program standards.
• Follow department and system protocols, local, state, and federal regulations, and education requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance.
• Mileage reimbursement and paid drive time between patient visits.
• Shift differentials.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN-to-MSN advancement.
• Tuition and student loan assistance programs.
• Comprehensive full benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree