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SalaryLarge Licensed Home Care Agency (LHCSA) is seeking an RN to see patients throughout Queens only. Monday - Friday, No Weekends!
Great opportunity for RN seeking small case load and good work-life-balance.
Responsibilities:
- Initial assessments, reassessments and supervision of HHAs
- Assesses the patient/family situation for nursing and health related problems.
- Provides nursing care to patients requiring part time or intermittent professional nursing care at home.
- Develops and coordinates the plan of care specific to the needs of individual patients in conjunction with all health team members.
- Instructs and supervise patients, caregivers, LPNs, and home health aides in aspects of patient care as appropriate.
- Reports significant conditions/symptoms to the patient’s physician and modifies the plan of care accordingly.
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Educates the patient/family regarding the disease process, self care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care.
- Consults with and refers to other professionals or agencies in the community concerning patient needs
- Interprets to patient/families Agency policies, procedures and federal/state/local laws and regulations affecting service or entitlements.
- Documents, on a timely basis, all nursing service provided to patients as well as periodic reports to coordinate care and remain in compliance with state/federal regulations.
- Systematically plans for discharge from service.
- Effectively manages document flow and confidentiality of patient records as per Agency policy.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of and adherence to agency policy as well as state/federal regulations governing Home Care service.
- Participates in program evaluation, research, educational programs and other agency activities as appropriate.
- Maintains sufficient service productivity to meet agency goals and objectives.
- Participates in activities to enhance professional growth.
- Participates in the orientation of new staff.
- Participates in the student nurse program as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years experience as a registered nurse in either Medical/Surgical nursing or Home Care
- Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in the home setting.
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Able to drive with automobile in good working order and available for use in the field.
- Ability to master basic computer skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
