*Well-established National Licensed Home Care Agency (LHCSA) is seeking a full time RN to see patients in Nassau County and parts of Queens.
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*Great training opportunity for New RN Grad who is fluent in Spanish!*
*Salary up to $100K + Excellent Health Benefits, PTO and 401k up to 6% match *
*Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm, NO WEEKENDS*
*Responsibilities:*
* 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.
* 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: $90,000.
00 - $100,000.
00 per year
Standard shift:
* Day shift
Weekly schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person