Registered Nurse Per Visit LIFE MHC
Facility: LIFE PACE OLV • Status: Per Diem • FTE: 0.100 • Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates • Exempt from Overtime: Yes • Work Schedule: Days and Evenings (10 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours to vary)
About the role
The Registered Nurse in the LIFE program can work in the home, clinic, or the Day Center and promotes and maintains health of participants in the community through teaching, counseling, and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative services. Responsible for assessment of health needs and contributing to the plan of care, initial implementation of nursing care plans, and providing nursing care, as well as periodic re-evaluation of individual and family nursing needs. Supervises home health aides in the home, clinic, and day center to ensure regulatory compliance and quality while maintaining an optimal level of independence for participants. Additionally, provides nursing support to the LIFE primary care staff. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan care for, and provide service to frail elderly participants according to assigned responsibilities and LIFE Program standards.
Responsibilities
- Assess health needs and contribute to the plan of care
- Implement and provide nursing care plans
- Periodically re-evaluate individual and family nursing needs
- Supervise home health aides in the home, clinic, and day center to ensure regulatory compliance and quality
- Provide nursing support to the LIFE primary care staff
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university
- Licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York
- BSN preferred
- BLS certification preferred
- Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Licensed Home Health Agencies preferred
- One year of experience working with the frail elderly required
- Minimum one year of relevant experience required
- Home Care experience preferred
- Acute medical-surgical experience preferred
- Experience with patient assessment instruments preferred
Skills
- Valid driver’s license and car available for work use
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, and software appropriate to the position)
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Strong assessment skills