Nurse Jobs: NJ Overview

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Right at Home Central New Jersey Atlantic Highlands, NJ

$18 - $20 / hour

Right at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire a Skilled Certified Home Health Aide or Companion Caregiver to make a difference by providing compassionate and meaningful care in the areas of Middlesex, Mercer and Northern Monmouth Counties. Help seniors stay at home and age in place by providing support with their daily activities. SE! Certified Home Health Aides must be detail-oriented and be able to carefully follow protocols and rules regarding the patient’s care. Aides must adhere to instructions from doctors and nurses, such as knowing how to care for a minor medical issue or letting them know about changes in the patient’s health. They should be trustworthy and dependable so the patient and their family feel comfortable relying on them. Certified Home Health Aides should have the following skills and qualifications: High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred. NJ Licensed as Certified Home Health Aide a must 2-step PPD Physical within the last 12 months MMR Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job. Reliable transportation Responsibilities of the Certified Home Health Aide- Certified Home Health Aides help patients in a variety of ways. Certified Home Health Aides must record and report this data as medically necessary. Certified Home Health Aides can also help patients with their daily functions, such as dressing or taking a bath. They can assist with planning for doctor's appointments, other meetings and may organize transportation for them. As a Certified Home Health Aide you will be able to do facility work, hourly as well as live in. Other duties of a Certified Home Health Aide may include- Light housekeeping- dusting, mopping, laundry, etc. Prepping and cooking meals Grocery shopping Reporting to nurses about patients health status Teaching patients self-care skills Compensation and Benefits for the Certified Home Health Aide- Full-Time, Part-Time, Per-Diem Salary: $18-20 per hour (depending on experience and case) Full-time, part-time, per-diem shifts Weekend and overnight shifts available Flexible scheduling- Choose your hours! Bonuses for employee referrals MEC Insurance 401 K Working Advantage Discounts Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program Named Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse Competitive Compensation Paid training and professional development opportunities Weekly pay Paid orientation Daily opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others Employee of the month recognition and incentives Why be a Certified Home Health Aide with Right at Home? We truly believe that where you work matters, and as a company that believes in improving the lives of those we serve, we think we know a thing or two about what makes our employees happy. "Kindness can transform someone’s dark moment with a blaze of light. You'll never know how much your caring matters. Make a difference for another today.” Here is what our employees say about us: " From the moment i walked through the doors, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism, setting the tone for what would be an informative experience. In just a short span of time, i gained valuable insights into the essentials of caregiving. The orientation was well structured, covering crucial topics such as patient safety, effective communication. HR and Staffing Coordinator were creating an environment where questions were welcomed and learning was encouraged. I would highly recommend Right at Home to anyone seeking a career or wishing to enhance their skills in providing compassionate care"- Chi Chi "It’s wonderful to work for a company that treats their employees with the same care and respect they want us to provide to clients.” - Linda “I know I’m never alone! If I have a question or an issue, there is always someone available to help me. This means the world to me!” - Dave "I absolutely love my job. Taking care of someone who can't help themselves makes me feel amazing"- Nikki "Being a companion is amazing but becoming a CHHA is going to be even better- being able to provide hands on care for someone's loved one and seeing the smiles on their faces brings me so much joy and happiness- the best feeling in the world"- Brielle Make a difference in your community! Apply to Right at Home of Central New Jersey today! …………………………………………………………….. If you need assistance with this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time by contacting us. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Each Right at Home office and business is independently owned and operated under a franchise agreement with Right at Home, LLC. Right at Home, LLC is not the employer or joint employer of the employees of any of its franchised offices. For comments, questions or to learn more about Right at Home, please visit www.rightathome.net.

Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) - 30 Hours Weekly

Holy Name Hackensack, NJ

$44 - $55 / hour

Description RN, Visiting Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus. Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through graduate medical education, a Pharmacy Residency Program, and our Institute for Simulation Learning. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery. A Brief Overview Coordinates and case manages total care of Home Care/Hospice patients, instructs and supervises Home Health Aides. What You Will Do The ability to comprehend spoken and written English, to communicate with clarity, work independently with non-combative and consistent behavior, good assessment and documentation skills, good technical procedure skills and/or willingness to learn ability to interact with a mixed patient population Performs initial and ongoing physical, psychosocial environmental assessment of Home Care patients Develops an appropriate Home Care plan of care for each patient to include: identification of nursing diagnoses, appropriate nursing interventions, identification of goals with appropriate time frames, referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources, suitable discharge plan and evaluation of care at discharge Explains all services to patients and anticipated visit patterns and length of time services will continue, and understands patients’ rights Involves patient, family and/or caregiver in the plan of care, identification of goals, and discharge plan Assists patient, family and/or caregiver in obtaining durable medical equipment and supplies essential to care Collaborates with referral source to identify patient’s needs, obtain pertinent information needed to develop nursing care plan Arranges for foreign language of sign language interpreter for patients if the need arises Observes and records signs and symptoms of a disease process, reports changes in the patient’s physical and/or emotional condition and response to the physician treatment and disciplinary team members Performs technical procedures within the scope of the board of Nursing Registered Nurse licensure standards and home care policies Obtains signed consent forms prior to the initiation of services Completes documentation on a timely basis and appropriately documents vital signs, measurements, nursing interventions, treatments, patient responses, admissions, assessments, narratives, flow sheets, recertifications and discharges as per Home Care policy Communicates with the Nurse Manager/Director and other health team members and social agency personnel in the planning, implementing, evaluating and coordinating of services to the patient and family in order to insure completeness and continuity of services Encourages and supports patient and family/caregiver self-direction and independence while providing needed services and facilitation of alternate community resources Serves as the case manager in multi-disciplinary cases and coordinates total patient care Completes home Health Aide assignment sheets and instructs and supervises the activities of Home Health Aides Performs patient and family/caregiver teaching related to diagnosis and treatment. Attends nursing staff meetings and in-services as scheduled. Carries out responsibilities efficiently and effectively in patient care and non-patient care areas Promptly reports and keeps manager informed of patient specific problems or complaints Identifies personal areas for professional growth and participates in continuing education programs Participates in mandatory rotation for the on-call and weekends per Home Care policy Incorporates the physiological and developmental age of patients into the overall plan for the delivery of patient care Maintains and respects confidentiality Demonstrates compliance with the Hospital and home care dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance. Observes Hospital policy concerning Fire and Safety regulations, Infection Control Standards. and other rules governing conduct while at work. Demonstrates a commitment to work schedule by timely reporting on and off duty and demonstrating good attendance Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness. Understands and participates in home care Performance Improvement Plan and process Provides care and services to reflect a commitment to the HNH Mission Statement Accepts and completes additional responsibilities as directed by management Education Qualifications Diploma in Nursing. Required or Associate's Degree in Nursing Required and Bachelor's Degree BSN Preferred Experience Qualifications 1-3 years One year medical/surgical experience in hospital setting or home care experience Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Good physical assessment and documentation skills. Ability to be self-directed and work independently. Job requires extensive walking, lifting, crouching, stooping, reaching, kneeling, stair climbing viewing of handwritten documents, driving and phone use. Responsibilities include making home visits in various areas during inclement weather and exposure to variable environmental conditions in the home setting. Licenses and Certifications DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Must have a valid driver’s license and access to use of an automobile. Upon Hire Required and RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey Upon Hire Required BCLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association Upon Hire Required At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions through our in-house pharmacy, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $44/hour - $55/hour Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented team of physicians, nurses, allied health employees, and a wide variety of non-clinical administrative and operational staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.