Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Care

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the creation of the Care Plan and overseeing the health and wellness of patients/clients as indicated by the Care Plan. This role ensures compliance with nursing/clinical standards, federal, state, and local regulations, and company policies. The RN provides direct skilled nursing services, performs private duty nursing, and supports the professional development of Caregivers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers the appropriate Care Plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, patient/client/caregivers, physicians, and other care team members.
• Offers ongoing instructions and care plan review to Caregivers during field visits, reinforcing standard precautions, client respect, HIPAA, POC Compliance, disease process and safety protocols.
• Creates Plans of Care (POC) tailored to meet the client’s individual needs.
• Reviews personal care plans from, orienting aides to follow the care plan as authorized by the RN.
• Performs on-site orientations, quarterly supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance evaluations for home care aides, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body regulations.
• Writes and updates client care plans at admission and as required.
• Documents services rendered, changes in client conditions, and family/home situations accurately and timely.
• Communicates with case managers or client’s legal representatives/family regarding concerns or changes in client status.
• Provides ACD/PCA/HHA/SHA training based on the approved training program.
• Provides initial and reassessment nursing assessments on all clients, following the guidelines set forth by the Department of Health.
• Participates in audits conducted by the Agency and/or regulatory bodies.
• Responsible for annual Caregiver assessment ensuring effectiveness of the care being provided.
• Assigned a primary office location with flexibility to assist and travel to other locations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing with a Diploma, Baccalaureate, or Master’s Degree.
• Currently licensed and registered as a Registered Nurse in the practicing state (NYS required).
• Must be a licensed driver with independent transportation and current insurance coverage.
• Compassionate, Caring & Understanding
• Driver’s license & vehicle
• Bilingual Preferred

Preferred

• One year of satisfactory nursing experience in home care.
• One year of experience in nursing care within an acute care facility.
• Home Care Experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong organizational skills with minimal supervision required.
• Competence in ensuring adherence to all pertinent federal and state rules and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively interact with staff, physicians, referral sources, patients, and families.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills.
• Compassionate, Caring & Understanding

Work Environment

• This position requires frequent local travel to patient homes throughout the designated service area.
• Must be comfortable driving multiple times per day and adapting to varied home settings.

Pay Range

The hiring range for this position is $115,000.00-130,000.00 annually. Various factors will determine final compensation, such as a candidate’s years of relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.