Registered Nurse Supervisor
Specialty: Home Health Care
Job Type: Part Time/Per Diem (1-3 days per week), Flexible schedule.
Location: Fair Lawn, NJ.
The Registered Nurse position involves assessing physical or emotional health responses in clients implementing ANA Nursing Practice through preventive, supportive, and restorative care, ensuring compliance with ANA Standards of Care and agency policies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Key responsibilities include assessing and documenting clients' biophysical, psychosocial, and educational needs, and effectively communicating health implications to clients and their families.
- Collaboration with healthcare team members is crucial, along with reporting changes in clients’ conditions to the Director of Nursing and physicians.
- The role involves administering prescribed medications and treatments per the Physician’s Plan of Care, adhering to infection control guidelines to ensure safe care delivery.
- Time management and resource identification are essential for coordinating clients' multidisciplinary appointments and therapies.
- Additional duties include maintaining equipment supply, submitting records promptly, and participating in quality improvement activities while respecting client confidentiality and rights.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and hold a current RN license in good standing with the NJ Board of Nursing.
- 1 year of RN experience is required.
- Home care experience supervising home health aides required.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and availability for phone consultations and home visits are essential.
- Physical capability for tasks involving heavy lifting, bending, and standing are also required.