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Great new Career Opportunity in Home Care!

Now Hiring – Registered Nurse – Essex and Bergen County

Salary Range: 90,000 -110,000

Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (With other flexible time avalaible)

M-F with weekend and OnCall rotation

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and oversight of the nursing process for residents assigned to his/her care. Responsibilities include both the direct and indirect provision of care according to each resident’s nursing and medical plan of care and in accordance with state and federal regulations and accepted nursing standards of practice. Essential job duties can include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned residents in accordance with the nursing process.
• May be assigned to function as Medication/Treatment Nurse, unit Charge Nurse, or Supervisor.
• Direct day to day functions of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants, assuring compliance with state and federal regulations and facility policies and processes.
• Provide assessment of and responds to resident conditions utilizing the nursing process.
• Maintain effective communication with other members of the interdisciplinary team utilizing facility processes in order to assure the highest standard of care is maintained for each resident assigned to his or her care.
• Complete and ensure LPN and C.N.A. documentation of care and services rendered according to facility policies and procedures.
• Complete reports such as the 24-hour change in condition report, Incident and Accident reports, etc. according to the facility policy and procedure and as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services.
• Provide immediate response to situations of resident risk such as allegations of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property.
• Report incidents timely and to appropriate persons per facility policy.
• Ensure timely and accurate medication and treatment administration.
• Communicate to physician and documents changes in resident condition utilizing both objective and subjective nursing assessment.
• Document and implement changes in nursing and medical plans of care.

Education:

Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s preferred

Professional Experience:

• Must have a State Certified RN license
• Wound Care Certified a plus
• Experience in Certified Home Care and OASIS
• Must be willing to travel
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation