Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Homecare/Hospice

About Us:

Pride Health, where our commitment to excellence has been transforming the healthcare staffing landscape since 2010. As the healthcare staffing branch of Pride Global, we take pride in being a minority-owned business that excels in delivering exceptional service to both our clients and candidates. Our expert team, with diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions, connecting healthcare talent with their dream jobs. At Pride Health, our personalized approach is the foundation of honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Location: Basking Ridge, NJ

Address: 200 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with one weekend per month and potential floating across counties (Morris, Somerset, Union, and Essex).

Pay Range: $63.00 - $67.00 an hour

Job Summary:

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Homecare and Hospice to join our team. The RN will perform in-depth patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and manage ongoing patient care. Key responsibilities include case management, interdisciplinary communication, and a focus on age-appropriate, evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment & Care Planning:

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate home care appropriateness, learning needs, and progress.
• Develop, implement, and update patient-specific plans of care based on goals and evidence-based practices.
• Accurately complete OASIS assessments and ensure daily data transfers within the required timeframe.
• Complete discharge and re-visit documentation promptly and maintain productivity standards.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, ensuring alignment with insurance and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate understanding of insurance reimbursement and home care regulations to optimize service use.
• Transfer laptop data twice daily for efficient record-keeping.

Case Management:

• Oversee case management, coordinating interdisciplinary care with team members, including the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Supervise Home Health Aides (HHA) per standards and follow scheduling processes.
• Prioritize care needs based on patients’ requirements, ensuring effective communication of progress with IDT.

Patient & Family Education:

• Educate patients and families using age-appropriate methods and document all patient education tools utilized.
• Evaluate and adjust teaching plans as necessary to meet changing patient needs.

Medication Management & Safety:

• Reconcile medications regularly, maintaining current medication orders and demonstrating knowledge of safe pharmacology practices.
• Ensure patient and co-worker safety by following infection control measures and maintaining a safe care environment.

Team Meetings & Activities:

• Participate in IDT meetings, team discussions, and Performance Improvement (PI) activities as required.
• Be flexible and willing to take on additional assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN or progress towards BSN is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in home care with a Medicare-certified agency; Hospice experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Proficiency with Homecare Homebase and other relevant software.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate care interventions and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Additional Information:

This role requires occasional weekend work (one weekend per month) and may involve travel across Morris, Somerset, Union, and Essex counties, with the greatest need in Morris County.

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