RN - In-home Assessments

Position Overview

The Home Health RN is a highly independent, field‑based role responsible for conducting in‑home assessments for PCA (Personal Care Assistant) and MDC (Major Diagnostic Category) services. This position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent documentation skills, and comfort working with Medicaid members across all age groups. This role involves no hands‑on patient care; all work is assessment‑based and completed on a laptop.

Key Details

• Home Health background required
• 80% field work / 20% work‑from‑home
• RN self‑schedules directly with members
• Territory: North NJ, primarily Hudson County
• Training: First 2 weeks onsite in Hopewell, NJ
• Mileage reimbursement: Door‑to‑door at government rate
• Schedule: Full‑time, 8‑hour days between 7am–6pm; also open to RNs available 3–4 full days/week
• Phone and laptop provided
• Potential for permanent conversion
• RN‑only role (LPNs not eligible)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct PCA assessments in members’ homes using established clinical guidelines
• Complete minimum 5 PCA assessments per day
• Evaluate necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of requested services
• Coordinate and assist in implementing services to meet member needs
• Collaborate with members, families, physicians, hospitals, and external partners
• Support delivery of high‑quality, cost‑effective care aligned with clinical guidelines
• Advocate for members across care settings to ensure proper resource utilization
• Refer members to MLTSS when appropriate
• Document all assessments accurately and comprehensively per policy
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams via phone or in person
• Participate in Medical Fair Hearings as needed
• Apply fiscal accountability principles in care evaluation
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Active NJ RN license or Compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of Home Health nursing experience
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Tech‑savvy; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
• Self‑starter with strong work ethic and ability to work independently