Registered Nurse - VNA - Full Time - Days

About the Role

The Community Health Nurse provides skilled professional nursing care to assigned patients in a comprehensive manner, promoting quality, continuity, and safety within the home health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process, adhering to VNA standards and policies.
• Ensures a safe environment for the patient; adheres to standard precautions.
• Initiates and carries out continuous assessment of physical, emotional, social, cultural, economic, and environmental needs of patients and their families.
• Observes patients for changes in condition and reports to the nursing supervisor and physician.
• Plans and provides comprehensive home health care services through formulation and revision of the nursing care plan, making appropriate service referrals within and outside the agency.
• Plans for patient discharge from services.
• Supervises supportive care staff and delegates responsibilities appropriately.
• Promotes good health practices, helping patients attain the highest level of independent functioning possible.
• Implements physician-prescribed orders for medications and treatments, submitting and maintaining appropriate medical orders.
• Instructs patients and families in self-care techniques, diet, medications, and other aspects of care as outlined in the physician’s orders.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate, legible, and relevant nursing paperwork regarding the patient's condition and all care and treatment given.
• Monitors patient expectations and satisfaction.
• Accepts assignments and performs duties within the limits of preparation and experience, seeking necessary information to function effectively in the home health care setting.
• Participates in agency meetings, quality improvement, and utilization review activities.
• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and skills through continuing education, in-service programs, professional conferences, and community and agency involvement.
• Supports the Agency’s Compliance Program, ensuring confidentiality and respect for the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
• Adheres to the Agency Safety Program and HIPAA regulations, including regular and updated HIPAA and privacy training.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• At least one year of experience working as a registered nurse in an acute care setting, preferably just prior to application.

Qualifications

• License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State.

Pay

$38.55 - $44.33 per hour.

Schedule

• Full-time, 0.94 FTE (7.5 hours per day).
• Day shift.
• Visiting Nurse schedule.