Registered Nurse - VNA - Full Time - Days (UTICA, NY)

Job Summary

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care within the team concept utilizing all elements of the nursing process to ensure a high quality of professional service and adhering to VNA standards and policies.
• Strives for 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 the patient and their families.
• Observes the patient for changes in condition and reports to the nursing supervisor and the physician.
• Plans and provides for comprehensive home health care services to patient 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 the patient in accepting and assuming responsibility for attaining the highest level of independent functioning possible.
• Implements orders for medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician, submitting and maintaining appropriate medical orders.
• Instructs patient and the family 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.
• Maintains patient expectations and satisfaction.
• Accepts assignments and performs duties within the limits of preparation and experience, seeking and obtaining sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the home health care setting.
• Participates in appropriate agency meetings and the quality improvement and utilization review activities of the organization.
• Assumes responsibility to maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills through attendance and participation in continuing education, in-service programs, professional conferences and community and agency.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

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

Education/Experience Requirements

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