On Call Runner Registered Nurse
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an on-call role that includes emergency night home health visits when needed. The position serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis throughout Camden County, New Jersey. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, the nurse provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to help clients remain at home. The role has a rotating schedule: on call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., one week on and the next week off, with visits after business hours and during weekend days and evenings. The nurse makes independent clinical decisions in varied home environments, assesses and responds to changes in patient condition, and manages urgent situations. Responsibilities include care for acute and post-acute needs, medication reconciliation and teaching, safety monitoring, and wound assessment, care, and documentation. BAYADA offers paid training, around-the-clock clinical support, flexible scheduling, weekly pay, and the benefits described below.
Requirements
- Hold a current nursing license in good standing in New Jersey.
- Graduate from an accredited and approved nursing program, as indicated by a school transcript or diploma.
- Have at least one year of current or recent hands-on medical experience within the past two years with adult or geriatric populations in acute care, an emergency department, home health, hospice, ICU, med-surg, sub-acute care, or medical or skilled nursing rehabilitation settings.
- Work independently and know when to escalate concerns.
- Be comfortable making real-time clinical decisions without immediate on-site support.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in unpredictable home environments.
- Be efficient with point-of-care documentation and technology.
- Demonstrate attention to detail while maintaining productivity expectations.
- Be comfortable providing care in varied home environments.
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing patient needs and schedules.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for patient autonomy.
Responsibilities
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories after business hours and during weekend days and evenings.
- Conduct head-to-toe assessments and identify subtle changes in patient condition.
- Provide care related to acute and post-acute needs such as CHF, COPD, wound care, IV therapy, and post-surgical care.
- Triage and independently manage urgent clinical situations in the home setting.
- Perform medication reconciliation, patient teaching, and safety monitoring.
- Perform comprehensive wound assessments, wound care, and documentation.
- Manage a dynamic visit schedule and prioritize urgent visits.
- Complete point-of-care documentation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options
- Recognition and Nurse Hero programs
- Referral bonuses
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid training from day one
- Around-the-clock clinical support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
