Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) - 30 Hours Weekly

About the Role

Coordinates and case manages total care of Home Care/Hospice patients, instructs and supervises Home Health Aides at Holy Name, New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system. Holy Name comprises a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology—it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment of Home Care patients.
• Develops an appropriate Home Care plan of care for each patient, including nursing diagnoses, interventions, goals with time frames, referrals, discharge plan, and evaluation of care at discharge.
• Explains all services to patients, anticipated visit patterns, length of services, and patients’ rights.
• Involves patient, family, and/or caregiver in the plan of care, identification of goals, and discharge plan.
• Assists patient, family, and/or caregiver in obtaining durable medical equipment and supplies essential to care.
• Collaborates with referral source to identify patient’s needs and obtain pertinent information for the nursing care plan.
• Arranges for foreign language or sign language interpreter for patients if needed.
• Observes and records signs and symptoms of disease processes, reports changes in patient’s condition, and response to physician treatment and disciplinary team members.
• Performs technical procedures within the scope of the Board of Nursing Registered Nurse licensure standards and home care policies.
• Obtains signed consent forms prior to the initiation of services.
• Completes documentation on a timely basis, including vital signs, measurements, nursing interventions, treatments, patient responses, admissions, assessments, narratives, flow sheets, recertifications, and discharges as per Home Care policy.
• Communicates with the Nurse Manager/Director and other health team members and social agency personnel in planning, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating services to ensure completeness and continuity of care.
• Encourages and supports patient and family/caregiver self-direction and independence while providing needed services and facilitating alternate community resources.
• Serves as the case manager in multi-disciplinary cases and coordinates total patient care.
• Completes Home Health Aide assignment sheets and instructs and supervises the activities of Home Health Aides.
• Performs patient and family/caregiver teaching related to diagnosis and treatment.
• Attends nursing staff meetings and in-services as scheduled.
• Carries out responsibilities efficiently and effectively in patient care and non-patient care areas.
• Promptly reports and keeps manager informed of patient-specific problems or complaints.
• Identifies personal areas for professional growth and participates in continuing education programs.
• Participates in mandatory rotation for on-call and weekends per Home Care policy.
• Incorporates the physiological and developmental age of patients into the overall plan for delivery of care.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality.
• Demonstrates compliance with the Hospital and home care dress code policy by appearing well-groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty, and maintaining a professional appearance.
• Observes Hospital policy concerning Fire and Safety regulations, Infection Control Standards, and other rules governing conduct while at work.
• Demonstrates a commitment to work schedule by timely reporting on and off duty and demonstrating good attendance.
• Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness.
• Understands and participates in the home care Performance Improvement Plan and process.
• Provides care and services to reflect a commitment to the Holy Name Mission Statement.
• Accepts and completes additional responsibilities as directed by management.

Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing Required or Associate's Degree in Nursing Required and Bachelor's Degree (BSN) Preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience; one year medical/surgical experience in a hospital setting or home care experience Preferred.
• Good physical assessment and documentation skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently.
• Job requires extensive walking, lifting, crouching, stooping, reaching, kneeling, stair climbing, viewing of handwritten documents, driving, and phone use.
• Responsibilities include making home visits in various areas during inclement weather and exposure to variable environmental conditions in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and access to use of an automobile Required.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey Required.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association Required.

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Discounted prescriptions through the in-house pharmacy.
• Access to on-site child care.
• 401(k) matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Legal and voluntary coverage options.
• Life insurance.
• Free on-site parking.

Pay

Final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem), skills, education, and/or experience. Pay range: $44/hour - $55/hour.