Field Registered Nurse

Field Registered Nurse Weekends - Manhattan, NY (#3126)

Must have at least 1 year of hospital experience.

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Field Registered Nurse to fill an opening within a Home Care which is consistently rated five stars by governmental agencies located in Manhattan, New York

Scheduleof a FieldRegistered Nurse:

• Fri(12.75hr shift),Sat(13hr shift), andMon(13hr shift).

Job Description of Field Registered Nurse:

The Coordinator of Care is a Registered Professional Nurse who will manage all aspects of patient care related to services provided in the home. This would include conducting home visits, completion of all required documentation, communication with PCP, completion of 485 and all interim orders, update medication profile, care coordination with other disciplines, review and completion of case communication notes, daily review of follow-up items and incomplete documentation items noted in HCHB, and participation in case conferencing with the respective supervisor.

Responsibilitiesof Field Registered Nurse:

• Performs a home care assessment to determine the patient's eligibility for services.
• If not eligible/appropriate for home care services COC will indicate not admitted in the system and the reason for the determination.
• If appropriate for home care services, the COC will complete a comprehensive assessment utilizing HCHB.
• In conjunction with the patient's family and physician, develop and implement the Plan of Care based upon a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment.
• Provides skilled nursing care as described in the 485-Plan of Treatment, such as, but not limited to, wound care, injections, prepour/prefill of medications, disease management, medication management, etc..
• Orients and supervises home health aide personnel in accordance with regulatory requirements and documents accordingly.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions in accordance with the plan of care.
• Identifies the need for evaluation by other disciplines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, MSW, speech therapy and nutrition.
• Observes signs and symptoms and changes in patient's clinical, psychological and functional status. Consults with physician regarding changes in the treatment plan.
• Educates, counsels, supervises patients and caregiver relating to diseasemanagement and medical regime.
• Documents in HCHB Clinical Software all assessments, treatments, and services provided and patient response to the treatment plan.
• Case manages respective caseload which includes, but is not limited to, ongoing communication with MD, case conferencing with supervisor, obtaining updates from interdisciplinary team, completion of interim orders, updating of patient profile, conducting recertification assessments, etc.
• Contacts physician to report, clarify, and/or obtain orders for medicationchanges/additions, precautions, treatment, changes in visit frequencies, additional services needed, requests for supplies and equipment, plans for discharge from a service or the agency.
• Documents and completes all assessment visits within 48 hours of the assessment date.
• At the start of each workday, will review any incomplete/follow-up items upon logging in to HCHB. Will immediately address and prioritize these items prior to conducting visits for the day. This may include new SOCs, ROC, and changes in SOC dates, documents requiring completion, etc. In addition, the COC will check twice during the workday to see if additional follow-up/outstanding documents require attention or action.
• Seeks supervisory guidance when handling complex care patients,incidents/occurrences and environmental safety issues.
• Completes 60-day summary on recertification 485, locator 22 area.
• Regularly participates in case conferencing with supervisor and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Conducts discharge planning activities and identifies when the patient has achieved goals. Will communicate in advance anticipated discharge date to patient, family, physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team, as indicated.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Observes principles of Infection Control and adheres to standard precautions at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency, matching both new graduates and experienced practitioners with opportunities in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices.

How to Apply:

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please call our office at (800) 608-4025 or submit your Resume/CV to hr@glhstaffing.com

Requirements

• Must have at least 1 year of hospital experience.
• Must have an active New York state license

Benefits

• The salary for this position is $95,000 - $110,000 / yr.
• 4 weeks of vacation
• 5 personal days
• 8 sick days per year

Qualification

Associate Degree