Field Registered Nurse
Field Registered Nurse at Eminence Home Care — East Orange, NJ, US
- Company: Eminence Home Care
- Location: East Orange, NJ, US
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted: 2026-09-29
About this role
Position Title: Field Nurse (RN)
Department: Clinical Services
Reports To: Director of Nursing (DON)
Location: New Jersey (Field-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Field Nurse (RN) is responsible for conducting nursing assessments, developing care plans, supervising Home Health Aides (HHAs), and ensuring compliance with all New Jersey State regulations and agency policies. The Field Nurse serves as a liaison between clients, caregivers, physicians, and agency staff to ensure the delivery of quality home care services while promoting client health, safety, and independence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Assessments & Care Planning
- Conduct initial client assessments and reassessments in the home environment.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized Plans of Care based on client needs and physician orders when applicable.
- Evaluate clients' physical, emotional, and environmental conditions.
- Identify changes in client status and communicate findings to appropriate parties.
- Provide recommendations regarding services, safety concerns, and care needs.
Home Health Aide Supervision
- Perform supervisory visits of Home Health Aides in accordance with New Jersey regulations and agency policy.
- Evaluate aide performance and provide coaching, training, and corrective guidance as needed.
- Ensure aides are delivering services consistent with the established Plan of Care.
- Complete and maintain documentation of supervisory visits and competency evaluations.
Client & Family Education
- Educate clients and family members regarding disease processes, medications, safety precautions, and available community resources.
- Provide guidance on maintaining independence and improving quality of life.
- Address client and family concerns professionally and promptly.
Care Coordination
- Collaborate with physicians, hospitals, case managers, caregivers, and community agencies.
- Communicate significant changes in client condition to the Director of Nursing and appropriate healthcare providers.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care discussions when necessary.
- Assist with transitions of care and service coordination.
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete all assessments, supervision notes, care plans, and clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
- Maintain compliance with New Jersey Department of Health regulations and agency policies.
- Ensure client records are complete, accurate, and audit ready.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Qualifications
Required
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
- Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas.
- Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer applications.
Preferred
- Home care, home health, hospice, or community health experience.
- Experience supervising Home Health Aides or caregivers.
- Bilingual (Spanish, Creole, or other languages) preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel between client residences.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to perform home visits in various residential settings.
- Ability to respond to emergencies and evaluate client conditions effectively.
Work Environment
- Primarily field-based with travel throughout assigned counties.
- Occasional attendance at office meetings, in-services, and training sessions.
- Exposure to varying home environments and conditions.
Competencies
- Clinical Excellence
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Professional Communication
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Health, Vision, Dental Benefits
- CVS Virtual Care: Accessible Care, when and where people need it , includes Mental Health Counseling
- Teladoc- 24/7 Doctor Support (phone or video)
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Critical Illness, Group Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance
- LegalShield
- IDShield
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program/Health Concierge Services
About Us:
Our mission is to provide and restore client dignity and independence in their homes through individualized care plans in an effort to reduce caregiver role and stress on family members while avoiding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Eminence Home Care, an affiliate of Ultimate Care, is a licensed home care provider located in Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. We offer comprehensive home care services where we lead with our hearts to offer top quality and empathetic home care services.
Why Work for Us?
At Eminence Home Care, we are dedicated to fostering a people-centric culture that is pivotal for success in the contemporary home care landscape. Our unwavering commitment begins with inspiring and empowering our employees to unleash their full potential. We actively pursue avenues to cultivate a dynamic learning environment, allowing our team members to explore and nurture their passions and talents. Our goal is to facilitate holistic growth, both personally and professionally, whether within the office or beyond. Join us on this journey of empowerment and achievement!
At Eminence Home Care and our affiliates, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other roles!
Eminence Home Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in hiring, valuing qualifications over factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation. Eminence Home Care is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans to foster an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodation, please inform us Eminence Home Care does not accept resumes from unsolicited search firms nor recruiters.
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