Title: Registered Nurse – Home Care
Status: Full-Time
Location: Brick, New Jersey (Ocean County)
Salary: Starting at $90,272
Visa Support: Not Available
Position Overview
An established home health organization is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide individualized patient care in a home-based setting. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with patients one-on-one, develop meaningful relationships, and deliver comprehensive nursing care in a comfortable and familiar environment.
The RN will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and updating care plans, coordinating services with healthcare providers, and ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing evaluations in the home setting.
- Develop, implement, and revise individualized nursing care plans.
- Ensure care delivery aligns with physician orders and approved visit frequencies.
- Perform medication reconciliation and collaborate with physicians regarding patient care plans.
- Deliver nursing treatments and procedures according to established clinical standards.
- Document assessments, interventions, care coordination activities, and clinical decisions accurately and within required timelines.
- Educate patients and caregivers using appropriate teaching methods to support treatment goals.
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and facilitate referrals when appropriate.
- Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to physicians and nursing leadership.
- Manage insurance authorization requirements and maintain compliance with payer guidelines.
- Supervise home health aides and complete required supervisory visits within regulatory timeframes.
- Support continuity of care through effective communication during patient care transitions.
- Meet productivity expectations while maintaining quality patient outcomes.
- Stay current with evolving clinical standards and incorporate best practices into patient care.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Work Environment
- Home health setting serving patients throughout Ocean County.
- Independent field-based role with regular patient visits.
- Physical requirements include lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds and prolonged standing and walking throughout the workday.
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
- Minimum of six (6) months RN experience or at least one (1) year of LPN experience.
- Experience in home health or hospice is beneficial.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Additional home care experience.
Key Skills Required
- Patient Assessment and Care Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Patient and Family Education
- Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
- Communication and Collaboration
Why This Location?
Ocean County offers a desirable coastal lifestyle with access to beaches, parks, boating, and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options, local entertainment, family-friendly communities, and convenient access to major New Jersey destinations while maintaining a more relaxed pace of life.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness and professional development programs
- Learning and career growth opportunities