Atlantic Visiting Nurse, part of Atlantic Health System, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to work Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM in the Essex County area, including weekends and on-call as required by department. In this position you will work with adult and geriatric patients of all backgrounds who require intermittent skilled short-term care in their homes. You are compassionate, thoughtful, and comfortable working with elderly and terminally ill patients. You will be responsible for managing a heavy caseload; time management skills are essential. However, it is important to provide each patient with the time and attention necessary to meet his or her needs.

Entry level offers start at $43.00 / hour and increase based upon experience. Mileage reimbursement ($.67) included.

Essential Job Functions:

• Physical assessment of patient providing MD ordered treatments, extensive patient education, frequent communication with providers.
• Candidate will have the ability to utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care for patients served. Through the model of Shared Governance, collaborate with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidenced based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.
• Candidate will demonstrate and embrace the PRIDE core values (Professionalism, Respect, Involvement, Dignity and Excellence) in every aspect of their job.
• Perform evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review.
• Administer medication as prescribed by the patient's physician
• Dress or undress open wounds and assess progress of healing
• Educate patients and families on proper home health care strategies and procedures
• Coordinate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians and anyone else involved in the patient's care plan
• Provide palliative care as needed to keep patients comfortable.
• Make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient's quality of life.
• Listen to the patient and respond to concerns or requests.

Education:

Graduate from an accredited RN program, BSN preferred

Required License:

Valid New Jersey RN License

Certifications:

BLS Required

Related Experience:

• At least 1-2 years of acute care experience
• Homecare experience helpful
• Wound care and IV experience a plus