Home Matters Caregiving specializes in providing In-Home care for the senior population so they may continue to enjoy the comfort and safety of their own home.
Posted Oct 11
Unit and setting
Rehab
License
RN licensecurrent unencumbered New Jersey RN license
Term
Per Diem We are looking to hire a Per Diem or Retired NursePer diem or retired nurse
Do you qualify?
License
current unencumbered New Jersey RN licenseCurrent unencumbered New Jersey RN licenseCheck your license
Experience
prior home care or home health experiencePrior experience in the Home Care field, either In Home Care or Home Health
Experience
experience with geriatric populationExperience with geriatric population
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communicate effectively verbally and in writingAble to communicate effectively both verbally, and in writing
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basic computer skills including word processing and emailBasic computer skills, including word processing and email us
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prior management experience coaching and motivating employeesPrior management experience, specifically coaching and motivating employees
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experience delegating nursing tasks to unlicensed personsExperience with delegation of nursing tasks to unlicensed persons
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flexible schedule
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valid driver's license and reliable transportationValid driver's license and reliable transportation
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experience with intakes and initial assessments of prospective clientsExperience with intakes and initial assessments of prospective clients
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knowledge of In Home care rules and regulationsKnowledge of In Home care rules and regulations
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networking with hospice, senior housing, skilled nursing, rehab, hospitals, home health and independent living facilitiesAble to Networking with Hospice, Senior Housing Advisors, Skilled Nursing,Rehab,Hospitals, Home Health, Independent Living Facilities.
Below most New Jersey PRN postingsNew Jersey PRN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $56/hr, across 553 postings.
Benefits
Benefitsflexible scheduleFlexible Schedule
The role and schedule
Day to day
oversight of medication administration programOversight of Medication administration program including Medication Administration Records (M.A.R.s), client medication orders and client medication profiles
Day to day
communicate with physicians about client medication ordersCommunicate with Physician's regarding client medication orders
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communicate with clients and families about medication requirementsCommunicate with client's and families regarding client medication requirements
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delegate nursing tasks to caregiversDelegate nursing tasks to caregivers
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teach appropriate nursing tasks to caregiversTeach appropriate nursing tasks to caregivers
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ongoing training on medication administration and nursing tasksProvide ongoing training on medication administration and nursing tasks
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nursing assessments and intakesResponsible for nursing assessments, Intakes
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supervision and direction of caregiversBe available to provide supervision and direction to caregivers
Day to day
maintain knowledge of nurse practice and delegation regulationsMaintain knowledge of current regulations governing nurse practice and delegation.
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maintain knowledge of New Jersey Administrative Rules for In Home CareMaintain knowledge of the current New Jersey Administrative Rules governing In Home Care
Home Matters Caregiving specializes in providing In-Home care for the senior population so they may continue to enjoy the comfort and safety of their own home. Our clients need assistance with personal care, medication administration and companionship. We are currently recruiting a knowledgeable and compassionate nurse with a love for seniors and desire to teach. We are looking to hire a Per Diem or Retired Nurse
Qualifications and Education
Current unencumbered New Jersey RN license
Able to communicate effectively both verbally, and in writing
Basic computer skills, including word processing and email us
Prior experience in the Home Care field, either In Home Care or Home Health
Prior management experience, specifically coaching and motivating employees
Experience with delegation of nursing tasks to unlicensed persons
Experience with geriatric population
Flexible Schedule
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Experience with intakes and initial assessments of prospective clients
Knowledge of In Home care rules and regulations
Able to Networking with Hospice, Senior Housing Advisors, Skilled Nursing,Rehab,Hospitals, Home Health, Independent Living Facilities.
Job Duties
Oversight of Medication administration program including Medication Administration Records (M. A. R.s), client medication orders and client medication profiles
Communicate with Physician's regarding client medication orders
Communicate with client's and families regarding client medication requirements
Delegate nursing tasks to caregivers
Teach appropriate nursing tasks to caregivers
Provide ongoing training on medication administration and nursing tasks
Responsible for nursing assessments, Intakes
Be available to provide supervision and direction to caregivers
Maintain knowledge of current regulations governing nurse practice and delegation.
Maintain knowledge of the current New Jersey Administrative Rules governing In Home Care
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Within Princeton proper, Downtown offers walkable access to shops and cultural spots, though residential options are predominantly high-end. The Western Section features prestigious, historic early-20th-century architecture on large lots, while Riverside provides quiet, tree-lined suburban living close to canal trails.
Littlebrook is a close-knit, family-focused enclave surrounding its local elementary school. Because local housing within municipal borders is notoriously expensive, many professionals and commuters look toward surrounding communities such as East Windsor, Hightstown, and Bridgewater, or cross the river into Bucks County, Pennsylvania towns like Yardley and Newtown.
Getting around+Commuting by car centers around US Route 1, the New Jersey Turnpike, and regional arterial roads, though US 1 can experience notable peak congestion during the academic year. For public transit, the historic shuttle train known locally as 'The Dinky' links the campus station at Alexander Street directly to the Princeton Junction station on the Northeast Corridor. From Princeton Junction, frequent NJ Transit trains serve destinations toward New York City and Philadelphia. Local transit needs are supported by NJ Transit bus routes and the TigerTransit shuttle system.
Commuting by car centers around US Route 1, the New Jersey Turnpike, and regional arterial roads, though US 1 can experience notable peak congestion during the academic year. For public transit, the historic shuttle train known locally as 'The Dinky' links the campus station at Alexander Street directly to the Princeton Junction station on the Northeast Corridor.
From Princeton Junction, frequent NJ Transit trains serve destinations toward New York City and Philadelphia. Local transit needs are supported by NJ Transit bus routes and the TigerTransit shuttle system.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, where miles of canal-side paths accommodate jogging, cycling, and walking. Residents regularly canoe and kayak on Lake Carnegie or visit Princeton Battlefield State Park, which combines expansive green space with Revolutionary War history. A short drive away, the expansive Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton provides outdoor art walks, while nearby apple orchards and farm markets like Terhune Orchards offer family-oriented seasonal outings.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, where miles of canal-side paths accommodate jogging, cycling, and walking. Residents regularly canoe and kayak on Lake Carnegie or visit Princeton Battlefield State Park, which combines expansive green space with Revolutionary War history.
A short drive away, the expansive Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton provides outdoor art walks, while nearby apple orchards and farm markets like Terhune Orchards offer family-oriented seasonal outings.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Princeton
Princeton offers healthcare professionals a rare blend of collegiate energy, centuries-old historic character, and pastoral Central Jersey scenery. Centered on the pedestrian vitality of Palmer Square and Nassau Street, the town pairs premier cultural institutions like the McCarter Theatre Center and the Princeton University Art Museum with vibrant local dining at spots like Agricola and Triumph Brewing. For active downtime, runners and paddlers can retreat to Lake Carnegie and the gravel towpaths of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park.
The major tradeoff for relocating nurses is the local real estate climate. With historic homes in prestigious neighborhoods like the Western Section and Littlebrook commanding premium values and steep property taxes, Princeton proper can be difficult to access on a single hospital income. As a practical alternative, many nurses commute via Route 1 or the New Jersey Turnpike from nearby, more accessible communities like East Windsor, Hightstown, or Yardley, Pennsylvania. Transit riders also benefit from 'The Dinky' shuttle train connecting to Princeton Junction for rapid service across the Northeast Corridor, making the wider region manageable and connected.
