Field Registered Nurse

Field Registered Nurse -Bronx and Westchester County, NY (#3132)

Location: Bronx and Westchester County, NY
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Field Registered Nurse to join a highly rated Home Care agency serving patients in Bronx and Westchester County, NY. This role involves managing all aspects of patient care in a home care setting, including assessments, care coordination, and documentation. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of hospital experience and be willing to travel within the designated areas.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $95,000 - $110,000 per year.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• 4 weeksof vacation
• 5 personal days
• 8 sick daysper year
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Licensure: Active New York State Registered Nurse license.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of hospital experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in home care assessments, care planning, and documentation using Home Care Home Base EMR.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Additional Requirement: Willingness to travel within Bronx and Westchester County, NY.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform 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.
• Provide 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.
• Orient and supervise home health aide personnel in accordance with regulatory requirements and documents accordingly.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in accordance with the plan of care.
• Identify the need for evaluation by other disciplines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, MSW, speech therapy and nutrition.
• Observe signs and symptoms and changes in patient's clinical, psychological and functional status. Consults with physician regarding changes in the treatment plan.
• Educate, counsel, supervise patients and caregiver relating to disease management and medical regime.
• Document in HCHB Clinical Software all assessments, treatments, and services provided and patient response to the treatment plan.
• Case manage 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.
• Contact physician to report, clarify, and/or obtain orders for medication changes/additions, precautions, treatment, changes in visit frequencies, additional services needed, requests for supplies and equipment, plans for discharge from a service or the agency.
• Document and complete 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.
• Seek supervisory guidance when handling complex care patients, incidents/occurrences and environmental safety issues.
• Complete 60-day summary on recertification 485, locator 22 area.
• Regularly participate in case conferencing with supervisor and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct discharge planning activities and identify 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.
• Attend all mandatory in-services.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
• Observe principles of Infection Control and adheres to standard precautions at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.

How to Apply:
If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a difference in the lives of patients, we want to hear from you! Submit your Resume/CV to hr@glhstaffing.com or call our office at (800) 608-4025 to learn more about this opportunity and others we offer.

Qualification

Associate Degree