Director of Nursing

Role : Director of Nursing

Job Location : West Orange, New Jersey and Remote (Hybrid)

Position : Part-Time, Salary

Salary Range : $30k - $38k (based on your availability and time commitment)

Report To : Owner & Co-Owner

Manages : Nursing Supervisors & Certified Home Health Aides

Your Role

Right at Home of Essex County is seeking an RN / BSN to add to our home care team as Director of Nursing. The Director of Nursing is responsible for working closely with our team of nursing supervisors to oversee all client care and ensure visits and contacts are being conducted as per CAHC and state guidelines.

The ideal candidate would have home care experience and / or experience working with the geriatric population. The ideal candidate would also be comfortable in a management and supervisory role as you will oversee our team of Certified Home Health Aides.

The Director of Nursing also works closely with the owners, Client Care Coordinator & Client Care Director to make decisions about staffing and client care.

Lastly, The Director of Nursing should feel comfortable interfacing with clients and family members on a regular basis.

This is a part-time salaried position with a commitment of 20-25 hours per week. The ideal candidate would be available Monday through Friday mornings with occasional evenings, weekends and holidays as requested.

Candidate would work from the Right at Home of Essex County office with frequent visits to client homes.

Requirements

Candidate must have a current New Jersey RN license in good standing with a minimum of 3 years of experience in home care OR clinical setting working with the elderly.

Computer and phone skills are necessary. Management experience preferred. Familiarity with Essex County is a plus.

Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to the following :

• Conducting new client assessments, ongoing observation, and reporting
• Supervising, training, and evaluation of field staff (new and existing employees)
• Supporting ongoing education efforts for CHHAs
• Conducting routine audits of clinical and personnel files to ensure compliance
• Maintaining ongoing relationships with clients and client family members
• Performing on-call duties as Registered Nurse

The Director of Nursing is also responsible for keeping our internal team updated on field activities and observations. We expect open lines of communication and frequent updates regarding client care.

Quality control is very important to us, and we ask that our Director of Nursing act as our eyes and ears in the field.

We Strongly Encourage You to Apply If :

• You love working with the elderly;
• You are emotionally intelligent and able to think strategically about each client’s holistic needs;
• You have the ability to empathize with people who may be in emotional distress or facing a major life transition;
• You are comfortable teaching or coaching clients, family members and caregivers;
• You value connection and can build personal rapport and establish trust with clients, family members, and caregivers;
• You can effectively communicate and interact with clients, caregivers, and families in a supportive manner;
• You are detail oriented and understand the importance of accurate and timely record keeping;

Perks

• Get paid weekly
• Flexible hours
• 401k Savings Plan & Match
• Annual bonuses

About Right at Home Essex County

Right at Home Essex County is a family business in the business of caring for families. We believe aging isn’t just about staying healthy, safe and independent;

it’s also about living well. Our goal is to help our neighbors stay in the place where they’re comfortable for as long as possible.

When you join the Right at Home team, we hope you’ll stay for a long time. We offer education and training opportunities to build your skills and develop a career that works for you.

If compassion, authenticity, and care are values you share, we hope you’ll consider joining our team.

Our Team

Founder Moses Scott started Right at Home Essex County 18 years ago to offer high-touch services with love and dignity to seniors and adults with disabilities in his community.

Today, Maeghan Scott & Melodie Toby carry on Moses’s vision and legacy. Maeghan and Melodie manage a team of professionals and highly trained caregivers, rooted in Essex County, who are committed to delivering exceptional care each day.