Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health
Woodland Park,, NJ
Prosperity Workforce Solutions Inc.
5x8 hrs, Days
$45/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHome Health
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Schedule: Days, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes. This role is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care plans while collaborating closely with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective outcomes.
The ideal candidate is organized, clinically strong, and passionate about delivering patient-centered care in a home health setting.
Responsibilities
Provide professional nursing care to patients in the home setting in accordance with physician orders, organizational policies, and regulatory standards.
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, medication reconciliation, and development of individualized care plans.
Monitor patient progress and update care plans based on changes in patient condition.
Ensure visit frequency and services align with physician orders and insurance authorizations.
Deliver and document patient and caregiver education using appropriate teaching strategies.
Perform assigned nursing treatments and procedures according to established standards of care.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and resource referrals.
Accurately document assessments, interventions, clinical decisions, and patient progress within required timelines.
Communicate patient status updates and care plans during care transitions and staff handoffs.
Identify and report patient care concerns to leadership and physicians in a timely manner.
Supervise and support home health aide staff, including completion of required supervisory visits and documentation.
Maintain productivity standards and complete assignments independently and efficiently.
Stay current on nursing best practices, regulatory requirements, and clinical guidelines.
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
Skills needed: Ostomy care, foley catheters, G-Tube, wound care, wound vac.
Qualifications
Required
Associate's Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing
Active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Minimum of:
Six (6) months of RN experience, OR
One (1) year of LPN experience
Previous experience in home health or hospice preferred
Basic computer proficiency and documentation skills
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and remain active throughout the workday
Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
IV Certification
Skills & Competencies
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and patient education abilities
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams
Work Environment
This position requires travel to patient homes and the ability to adapt to various home care environments while maintaining a high standard of patient care and professionalism.
Prosperity Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Employer
Prosperity Workforce Solutions Inc.
With more than two decades of collective expertise in talent attraction and retention and client partnerships across the USA & Canada, Prosperity Workforce Solutions specializes in the healthcare and life sciences industries. We acknowledge the undervaluation and excessive workload experienced by professionals in these fields. Our mission is to facilitate connections between these skilled individuals and opportunities that enhance their work-life balance while propelling them toward their career ambitions. Anticipating the ongoing demand for healthcare and life sciences experts, we are dedicated to being unwavering allies for these professionals. Throughout their entire career journey, we are committed to supporting their continuous growth in both their professional endeavors and personal lives.
Totowa, NJ
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