Field RN - Home Care Nurse Supervisor (Full-Time, Day Shift)
1 day ago
Paramus
Job Description At Seniornest Homecare, nurses lead the way in helping older adults age safely and comfortably at home. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join us as a Field RN – Home Care Nurse Supervisor, combining hands-on patient care with clinical leadership in the field. In this role, you’ll manage a small caseload of home care clients, complete in-home assessments, build and update plans of care, and provide clinical oversight to our home health aides. If you enjoy autonomy, one-on-one patient relationships, and being the “go-to” clinical resource for a team, this position is for you. Key responsibilities • Conduct initial and ongoing in-home nursing assessments, including vitals and focused physical assessments, and translate findings into clear, updated plans of care., • Develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans in collaboration with families and the office care coordination team., • Perform field visits to monitor clients’ status, address clinical concerns, and ensure care can be safely delivered at home., • Supervise, coach, and support home health aides in the field, including supervisory and orientation visits, skills reinforcement, and performance feedback., • Educate clients and families on disease management, medications, safety in the home, and the plan of care, reinforcing teaching at each visit., • Document all visits, assessments, and communications accurately and promptly in the electronic record, in accordance with agency and DOH standards., • Ensure compliance with state and federal home care regulations and agency policies, escalating issues as needed to the Clinical Manager., • Participate in the on-call nurse rotation to provide clinical guidance and handle urgent issues for field staff and clients., • Collaborate with the office team on admissions, case conferences, quality improvement, and service recovery when client issues arise. Qualifications, • Active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing., • Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; home care, home health, hospice, or community-based experience strongly preferred., • Strong assessment skills, comfort working independently in the field, and ability to prioritize a visit schedule., • Excellent communication skills with clients, families, caregivers, and providers., • Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel between client homes within the service area., • Compassionate, patient-focused mindset and commitment to high-quality, person-centered care. Why nurses like this role, • Field-based autonomy: Plan your day, manage your caseload, and use your clinical judgment in real time with patients., • Balanced clinical & leadership work: Keep your hands-on skills sharp while supervising and mentoring aides., • Predictable schedule: Primarily daytime hours with shared on-call rotation., • Competitive pay & benefits: Competitive salary, mileage reimbursement, sign-on bonus, health/dental/vision, PTO, and 401(k)., • Supportive team culture: Close collaboration with a small, responsive office and clinical leadership that values your input.