Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Overview:

Promotes individual(s) health goals by completing the nursing process for assessment. Collaborates with physicians and IDT. Identifies individual care needs, documents care services in individuals EHR. Maintains safety, asepsis, and ensures the use of universal precautions are followed . Provides quality care by adhering to therapeutic standards and measures health outcomes against individual care goals. Is available in person and remotely for triage and provides clinical support to unlicensed personnel as needed. Ensure continuity in care. Must hold an unencumbered license for NJ State issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing as a registered nurse. Background in home health, developmental disabilities or mental health preferred.

The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL). By achieving this certification, it shows our commitment and dedication to creating services that enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Our industry-leading benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including health history review, medication profile review, and risk identification (e.g., aspiration, seizure, fall, skin integrity, diabetes management).
• Monitor changes in health status, identify early warning signs, and initiate appropriate clinical interventions, referrals, and follow-up.
• Support preventive care and chronic disease management, including immunizations, routine screenings, and health maintenance planning
• participate in and provide clinical input to person-centered service planning/ISP/POC development, ensuring health and medical needs are addressed.
• coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, behavioral health, therapists, hospitals, and community resources to ensure continuity of care.
• support transitions of care (e.g., hospital/ED discharge follow-up), including reconciliation of orders and communication of updated care needs to the team.
• Review medication regimens for appropriateness, potential interactions, side effects, and adherence challenges; escalate concerns to prescribing providers
• Provide guidance on medication administration processes (within scope and per program policy), including safe storage, documentation, and observation for adverse effects.
• Monitor and provide oversight of health-related treatments and protocols (e.g., wound care, enteral feeding, oxygen, glucose monitoring) as permitted by policy and licensure.
• Identify and document health and safety risks; recommend mitigation strategies and supports to reduce preventable incidents
• Provide consultation on infection prevention practices and outbreak response per policy.
• Ensure appropriate reporting and follow-up for incidents, sentinel events, and mandated reports in accordance with program requirements.
• Provide health education and coaching to individuals, families/guardians, and direct support staff on:
  • Chronic disease self-management strategies
  • Recognizing signs/symptoms requiring medical attention
  • Medication side effects and adherence supports
  • Nutrition/hydration, skin integrity, and general wellness
  • Assist in developing and delivering training related to health plans and nursing-related supports as required
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in designated systems consistent with nursing standards and program requirements.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and applicable state and agency policies.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement activities, and regulatory reviews as needed.
• Ability to lift, transfer, or assist individuals with mobility.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Work may take place in residential homes, day programs, or community settings.
• Required to visit and support individuals during hospital stays to ensure quality care and communication with medical teams

Competencies

• Comprehensive clinical assessment and care planning : Conducts thorough nursing assessments, identifies health risks, and develops clear, actionable nursing recommendations that align with each individual’s medical needs, safety considerations, and person‑centered support goals.
• Care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration : Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, specialists, behavioral health providers, therapists, hospitals, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care, timely follow‑up, and well‑coordinated service delivery.
• Health monitoring and clinical intervention : Monitors changes in medical status, recognizes early warning signs, and initiates appropriate interventions, referrals, and risk‑mitigation strategies to prevent complications and maintain optimal health outcomes.
• Medication oversight and safe practice : Reviews medication regimens for appropriateness and safety, identifies potential interactions and adherence challenges, and provides guidance on medication administration, storage, documentation, and monitoring for adverse effects.
• Documentation and regulatory compliance : Completes all clinical documentation—including assessments, nursing notes, incident follow‑ups, ISP/POC contributions, and health‑related reports—accurately, thoroughly, and in alignment with nursing standards, HIPAA, state requirements, and agency policies.
• Health education and coaching : Provides clear, accessible education to individuals, families/guardians, and direct support staff on chronic disease management, recognizing medical concerns, medication safety, wellness practices, and other essential health topics.
• Clinical leadership and staff support : Serves as a resource to unlicensed personnel by offering guidance, triage support, on‑site and remote clinical consultation, and training related to health plans, risk management, and nursing‑related supports.
• Infection prevention and safety management : Applies infection control principles, universal precautions, and outbreak response practices consistently while identifying health and safety risks and recommending strategies to reduce preventable incidents.
• Emergency response and critical decision‑making : Responds effectively to medical emergencies, uses sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, and ensures appropriate reporting, follow‑up, and communication with medical teams.
• Adaptability and problem solving : Adjusts to changing health needs, transitions of care, shifting schedules, and varied work environments (residential, day program, community, and hospital settings) while maintaining high‑quality nursing support.
• Mission‑driven professional conduct : Demonstrates commitment to the organization’s mission by promoting dignity, person‑centered care, health equity, and compassionate support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across all interactions.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Current and valid RN license in the state of New Jersey.
• Ability to perform assessments, identify risk, and develop actionable nursing recommendations.
• Ability to perform assessments, identify risk, and develop actionable nursing recommendations.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Experience working with individuals with IDD preferred, but not required

The Center for Family Support provides equal employment opportunities to all. We celebrate the wonderful qualities that make each of us unique and greatly value how they enrich the work we do. If you want to work with a caring group of people making a difference in the lives of the people we serve, apply today!

Pay Range: USD $50.00 - USD $55.00 /Hr.