Careers at SAGE

RN Field Nurse Supervisor/Manager (1 – 2 openings; Full Time, Part-Time, or per diem)

Sage Eldercare has provided services to older adults in Union County and parts of Essex, Morris and Somerset Counties for over 65 years.

We are looking for 1 – 2 Field Nurse Supervisors to supervise the Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) in the field assuring that they are following the RN care plan correctly. The Manager portion of the role assures that Sage is within the guidelines of the ANA standards of care as well as state and federal guidelines as they relate to Health Care Service Firms. Supports the Director of Nursing/Director of Home Care/Director of Patient Care Services in oversight of other Agency responsibilities.
In addition, the Clinical Manager may consult with third party payer representatives regarding patient financial responsibility; obtain reauthorizations for ongoing or additional services. Implements standards, maintains the integrity of operational policies, and participates in performance improvement activities as well as Orientations/ In-services. Works under general direction of the Director of Nursing/Director of Home Care/Director of Patient Care Services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing personal care services
• Recording a patient’s medical history accurately
• Taking and recording measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observing patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitoring patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assisting ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administering prescribed medications, enemas etc., and assist with other basic medical care tasks as outlined in a plan of care
• Collecting samples for lab testing as assigned
• Providing emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicating with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

 Skills/Requirements

• Current RN NJ License
• Three to five years professional experience as an RN in the United States
• BSN preferred
• Experience in Home Care Nursing required
• One to two years as a Supervisor/Manager preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to prioritize workload in an appropriate manner
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Able to work in, and create a team environment
• Effective time management and scheduling skills with a certain amount of flexibility
• Knowledge of Federal/State/Medicaid guidelines
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to make effective decisions

Benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Medical plan
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job Type: Full-time, Part-Time, or per diem

Competitive pay. Performance based merit increase based on productivity and effectiveness of role requirements.  Supplemental pay for on call coverage.

Download the application to apply for this position or complete online.

E-Mail your application, cover letter and resume to elee@sageeldercare.org. Cover letters and resumes may also be mailed or faxed to:

Ellisa Lee
HomeCare Director
SAGE Eldercare
290 Broad Street
Summit, NJ  07901

Equal Opportunity Employer