Homecare Nurse Overview • The Homecare Nurse provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring high-quality, individualized treatment plans. • This role involves full-cycle patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with physician orders. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care and ensure patient progress is monitored effectively. • Work within assigned territories, minimizing travel and ensuring proximity to home whenever possible. • Enjoy a structured schedule with day shifts and rotational weekend and holiday coverage. • Benefit from competitive compensation, mileage reimbursement, and education-based hourly rate differentials. • Receive a generous sign-on bonus paid in installments over the first year of employment. • Enhance your skills in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development. Homecare Nurse Key Responsibilities & Duties • Provide in-home nursing care, including patient assessments and individualized care planning. • Administer treatments, procedures, and medication reconciliation as per physician orders. • Educate patients and families on health management and care practices. • Monitor patient progress, adjusting care plans to meet evolving needs. • Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards. • Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. • Supervise home health aides, conducting required supervisory visits. • Perform specialized clinical tasks such as wound care, ostomy care, and catheter management. • Communicate changes in patient conditions to appropriate parties promptly. Homecare Nurse Job Requirements • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey and AHA BLS certification. • Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. • Minimum of 6 months RN experience or 1 year LPN experience. • Strong preference for candidates with home care, hospice, med-surg, or wound care backgrounds. • Proficiency in clinical tasks such as ostomy care, wound care, and G-tube management. • Basic computer skills and ability to document accurately and efficiently. • Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods. • High level of independence and strong time management skills required. • Preferred certifications include BSN and IV Certification.