Staff Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Senior Helpers of Northern Queens is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Field Nurses (RN) to oversee the work of the LPN and Caregiver team on client assessments and while working with clients in the home. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay rates, and benefits.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete necessary documentation for nursing assessments and planning evaluations pertaining to clients, sign off on nursing assessments completed by Staff LPN.
• Evaluate clients as necessary to ensure client needs are consistent with the care plan.
• Utilize professional assessment skills to identify physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of client and be able to develop a care plan to meet these needs in a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Cook up with management on implementing and revising operational procedures related to quality client care.
• Function as a resource and mentor to peers and subordinates to maintain professional nursing standards.
• Act on client’s behalf to assure patient rights.
• Be aware of home safety issues, strive to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner, and consistently reinforce good safety attitudes and practices displayed by other staff members.
• Respond promptly to any client complaints concerning a caregiver, document complaints, and review complaints with the Staff LPN and Director of Operations.
• Lead caregiver trainings onsite at Senior Helpers of Northern Queens office, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Report any significant client changes to the office immediately.
• Maintain current certifications, health requirements, and eligible working status as defined by the Department of Health and the Department of Homeland Security at all times.
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook for Field Staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
• Must meet NY state requirements for RN services.
• Must have safe and reliable transportation to go to and from the client’s location and/or facilities and have a vehicle available during assignments in order to assist clients with shopping needs if required.
• At least two years of experience working in home health care is preferred.
• Valid and current state driver’s license, registration, and insurance.
• Able to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift, move, and assist clients.
• Able to communicate with others to accurately exchange information.
• Able to operate office equipment such as a computer, phone, etc.
• Able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Able to perform tasks such as lifting, light housekeeping, walking, and driving.

Company Information

Senior Helpers is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination/harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are a Drug-Free Workplace.