Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem
Schedule:
Weekend coverage: Up to 14-hour shifts may be available on Saturdays and Sundays.

Weekday evening need: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 PM–9:00 PM.

Client Population: Medically Complex Client

Make a meaningful difference—one shift at a time.

First Day Homecare NJ is seeking compassionate and dependable Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide one-on-one private duty nursing care for a medically complex client in the comfort of their home.

Up to 14 hours of nursing coverage may be available on certain days, depending on the client’s authorized schedule and current staffing needs.

Current weekday evening need:
Tuesday: 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
Thursday: 3:00 PM–9:00 PM

Additional daytime and weekend hours may also be available based on nurse availability and client coverage needs.

Whether you're looking for consistent hours, part-time work, per diem shifts, or additional hours alongside your current position, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, one-on-one nursing care.
• Follow physician orders and the individualized plan of care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor the client's condition and communicate changes to the clinical team.
• Provide specialized nursing care based on client needs, training, and applicable scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the client's family, physicians, and Clinical Supervisor to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN or LPN license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Private duty nursing, home care, or complex-care experience preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, and documentation skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Compassionate, dependable, and comfortable providing one-on-one care.

Schedule and Opportunities

• Up to 14 hours of coverage available on weekend.
• Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 3:00 PM–9:00 PM.
• Additional daytime and weekend shifts may be available.
• Sign-on bonus available after successful completion of 6 months of continuous active employment, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Flexible shift lengths and scheduling options.
• Full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities after 6 months of employment.
• Employee referral bonuses available.
• Scheduling based on nurse availability and client needs.

Why Join First Day Homecare

• Up to 12 hours of nursing coverage may be available each day.
• Flexible full-time, part-time, and per diem scheduling opportunities.
• One-on-one nursing environment.
• Clinical Supervisor support.
• Paid required training and orientation.
• Opportunity to provide meaningful care to a medically complex infant in the home setting.
• Employee referral bonus opportunities may be available.

Company Overview

First Day Homecare® is a homecare provider with locations across the U.S., specializing in pediatric Private Duty Nursing and other home and community-based services.

Our goal is to provide high-quality, individualized care while supporting children and their families in the comfort of their homes.

Company Purpose / Mission

First Day Homecare® strives to improve the lives of its clients by providing comprehensive care, oversight, and collaboration to children and adults who are medically complex, living with chronic conditions, or aging in place.

Company Values

Standards of Care: Our policies and procedures follow industry standards and evidence-based practices to support the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Collaboration: We work closely with family members, physicians, healthcare providers, and others within the client-defined circle of care.

Over-Communication: We strive to ensure clients, families, and care team members have the information they need when they need it.

People First: We prioritize the well-being, growth, and satisfaction of our clients and employees.

Transparency: We strive to be open and honest in all interactions and take responsibility when our service falls short.