Field Nurse

ABOUT US We are dedicated to providing compassionate care in the comfort of our clients' homes. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The basic function of the Field Nurse position is to assure client satisfaction, and the delivery of appropriate care through the assessment of need, development of a plan of care, case management, supervision of the Direct Care employee and provision of nursing care as authorized. This includes traveling to client's homes, exercising independent judgment, advance knowledge, and speaking with other health and community professionals. The Field Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing, has HIPAA unrestricted access to client information and is an exempt management employee. QUALIFICATIONS: -Be a New Jersey Licensed Registered Nurse with one year of professional nursing experience. Have the educational requirements necessary for a Registered Professional Nurse. Good professional judgment and clinical knowledge. Have the willingness to travel throughout the service area, including the ability to drive and have a valid driver’s license and proper auto insurance. Must have the ability to work independently and exercise discretion and independent judgment, effectively supervise Direct Care employee and direct the work of others, exceptional communication skills, a teamwork attitude, decision-making skills, and ability to function in a stressful environment with multiple simultaneous demands. Prefer prior supervisory experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB: -Drive to client’s home to evaluate client needs including health, functional, social, emotional and environmental, needs, develop a care plan, and case management for assigned clients. Assesses situation for appropriate level of care. These activities require nursing care skills, good professional judgment, and the ability to analyze information, good communication skills, and the ability to relate to a diverse population. -Coordinate with the office staff the assignment of Direct Care employee to clients including changing assignments as the caseload needs arises to ensure adequate coverage and continuity of care. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in making initial assignments of Direct Care employee, and in making any changes in assignments as needed to assure proper coverage and continuity of care. -Make and receive phone calls necessary to arranging needed services for the recipient and maintaining an understanding of the development of the case. -Maintain client record and other case documentation to standard including the complete, timely, and accurate reporting of visits and care information. Complete other required program documentation and reports as necessary. -Supervise the Direct Care employee in the home to include reinforcement of basic skills, instruction and demonstration of techniques, problem solving, adherence to policies and procedures, and yearly competency and performance evaluations to enhance the quality of care. Assist in the disciplinary process as necessary by making recommendations on disciplinary action resulting from violations of policies and procedures. This activity requires good teaching and interpersonal skills. -Participate in the annual performance evaluation of the direct care employee. This activity requires fairness and clear communication skills. -Resolve, under the direction of the Director of Nursing, client complaints and/or service delivery problems and document findings and make recommendations. This activity requires problem solving and interpersonal skills. -Maintain adequate level of productivity to assure maximum supervision of caseload. Join our team of dedicated caregivers and make a difference in the lives of those in need of assistance.