Home Health Rn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• One to two years of recent hospital work experience in areas such as Med/Surg, E.R., OB/GYN, Peds, MICU, CCU, or another specialty unit, and/or one year of recent community health experience.
• Broad knowledge of nursing practice and the ability to apply specific nursing skills in the home health setting.
• Valid New Jersey RN license; approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including psychosocial and physiological status, health behaviors, compliance with therapeutic regimens, and technical procedures.
• Coordinate the plan of treatment with the physician through timely and appropriate communication.
• Administer, monitor, and document therapeutic interventions and regimens.
• Educate patients and their families or significant others about disease processes, individual care needs, wellness, medications, and safety issues.
• Collaborate with other healthcare team members to establish the plan of care.
• Follow established documentation standards, use the point-of-service device, and complete documentation within required time frames.
• Maintain standard precautions and patient safety principles.
• Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Maintain professional and departmental competencies.
• Supervise the Home Health Aide in the home.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) plan (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Short-term disability
• Optional long-term disability
• Colleague and dependent life insurance
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions