Respiratory Nurse

Tender Touch Program | New Jersey Respiratory Associates

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to utilize your clinical assessment skills in a unique and impactful way?

New Jersey Respiratory Associates (NJRA), in partnership with Tender Touch, is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to provide specialized PDPM clinical assessments throughout our skilled nursing facility network.

This role combines patient assessment, clinical documentation review, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support skilled nursing facilities in accurately identifying patient conditions and maintaining compliance with Medicare's Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).

As a PDPM Nurse, you will operate on a structured 10-day assessment cycle, conducting evaluations on newly admitted and qualifying residents to ensure accurate clinical documentation and support appropriate PDPM coding and reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments within skilled nursing facilities.

• Perform structured evaluations on residents during the facility's 10-day PDPM assessment window.

• Review medical histories, physician orders, nursing documentation, and current clinical status.

• Identify and document clinical conditions that may impact PDPM classification and reimbursement.

• Assess resident needs, treatments, diagnoses, and changes in condition.

• Collaborate with facility nursing staff, therapy teams, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams.

• Ensure all assessment findings and recommendations are accurately documented within the designated 10-day assessment cycle.

• Support facilities in maintaining accurate clinical documentation and Medicare PDPM compliance.

• Educate facility staff regarding clinical documentation requirements and best practices when appropriate.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all federal, state, and facility regulations.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience.

• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple facilities and resident caseloads.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC).

• Experience with PDPM, MDS, Medicare reimbursement, or clinical documentation initiatives.

• Experience conducting clinical assessments and interdisciplinary care planning.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to post-acute care and skilled nursing facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Flexible scheduling opportunities.

• Opportunity to specialize in a growing area of post-acute care.

• Professional development and training in PDPM assessments and documentation.

• Diverse work environment across multiple skilled nursing facilities.

• The ability to directly impact patient care and support facility compliance initiatives.

Why This Role is Different

Unlike traditional bedside nursing positions, PDPM Nurses serve as clinical assessment specialists, helping skilled nursing facilities accurately identify and document patient conditions that affect care planning and Medicare reimbursement. The role offers a unique blend of patient assessment, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a structured 10-day patient assessment cycle.

Physical and Emotional Demands

Good physical and emotional health. The Registered Nurse may be required to stand or sit for long periods of time, assist with moving residents, and work in a variety of healthcare settings, including skilled nursing facilities and other healthcare environments.

Exposure Risks

Normal work routines could involve exposure to blood and body fluids. Employees are responsible for following OSHA guidelines and the use of universal precautions.

Working Conditions

Hours are determined by the needs of the residents and community. Candidates must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

If your assignment involves caring for individuals where clinical coverage is required by law or facility policy, you will need to make arrangements to report to work during inclement weather. These arrangements may be coordinated with NJRA and could involve alternative transportation, arriving early, or remaining beyond your scheduled shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Jersey Respiratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Why Join NJRA?

For over 40 years, New Jersey Respiratory Associates has proudly served a diverse network of healthcare partners and patients while remaining committed to exceptional bedside care. Through our partnership with Tender Touch, we continue to expand innovative clinical programs that improve patient outcomes and support the evolving needs of the post-acute care community.

Join our dynamic team and help bring specialized clinical assessments and documentation support to the patients and facilities that need it most!