Home Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Hold a current nursing license in good standing in the state of New Jersey.
• Graduate from an accredited and approved nursing program, as shown 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 the adult or geriatric population in acute care, an emergency department, home health, hospice, ICU, medical-surgical, sub-acute care, or rehabilitation units in medical or skilled nursing settings.
• Work independently and know when to escalate concerns.
• Be comfortable making real-time clinical decisions without immediate on-site support.
• Have strong problem-solving skills in unpredictable home environments.
• Be efficient with point-of-care documentation and technology.
• Maintain attention to detail while meeting 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

• Assess patients from head to toe and identify subtle changes in their condition.
• Provide care informed by acute and post-acute experience, including care for CHF, COPD, wounds, IV therapy, and post-surgical needs.
• Triage and manage urgent clinical situations independently in the home setting.
• Perform medication reconciliation, patient teaching, and safety monitoring.
• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments, provide wound care, and document care.
• Manage a dynamic visit schedule and prioritize urgent visits.
• Use point-of-care documentation and technology efficiently.
• Escalate clinical concerns when appropriate.

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