Home Health Hospice RN
Paramus, NJ
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Paramus, New Jersey
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Home Health Hospice Float or Admissions role
• Must hold a New Jersey State License or Compact License
• BLS certification required
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster required at submission

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN experience required (default to standard RN requirements)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications & Licenses

• NJ State Nursing License (no temporary or emergency licenses unless approved)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (relevant for certain units)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (for select float pool and pediatric units)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Required for Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, NICU
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - Required for Labor and Delivery (AWHONN Advanced or NCC C-EFM within 2 years)
• Pass/Fail Testing (Medication and EKG/Telemetry competency exams) required onsite for all RN specialties
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) - Must be updated annually with 80% passing score
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• State License Verification and NURSYS verification must be run within 30 days prior to start

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam or statement of health within 72 hours of contract signing, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP
• Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 72 hours of contract signing; annual expiration required
• Immunizations and Titers (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing):

  • COVID-19 vaccination series with booster (no declinations accepted)
  • Flu vaccination (mandatory, no religious or medical declinations accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred, not required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual Quantiferon Gold or 2-step PPD)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella - proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or declination
  • Varicella - proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 72 hours of contract signing (no pending or rapid tests accepted)

Background & Verification

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start date, including:

  • Counties Lived/Worked
  • Statewide and National Criminal Checks
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • OIG Sanction Search
  • SAM.gov Exclusion List
• Employment verification for last 7 years required, must be completed 2 Fridays prior to start date
• Two references required: one from a supervisor/manager within 12 months, second within 3 years
• Education verification of highest degree required; diploma can be used as placeholder if verification pending

Competencies & Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% pass rate, annual update)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (80% pass rate, annual update) - not required for Home Health
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) covering topics such as:

  • National Patient Safety
  • HIPAA
  • OSHA (Body Mechanics, Emergency Management, Environmental Safety, Fire Safety, Hazardous Chemicals)
  • Infection Control/Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Cultural Competence, Ethics, Patient Rights, Abuse, Pain Management, Restraints, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Violence
• Pass/Fail Testing onsite for medication and telemetry competency

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific self-learning modules and post-tests prior to start
• Candidate must be prepared for ID badge creation during orientation
• ECG Foundations exam required for all RNs to prepare for onsite pass/fail test

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses licensed in New Jersey who are comfortable with home health hospice care and meet the comprehensive certification, health, and compliance requirements.