Registered Nurse, Field Nurse
WESTBURY, NY
Facility:
Right At Home North Shore Long Island
Contact:
Zamara Javed
Phone:
6312150666
Job Description:
• Perform client assessments, review physician orders, and create care plans
• Prepare, record, and maintain clinical and progress notes in the client care record
• Serve as case manager, responsible for coordinating care for assigned caseloads
• Observe and report on signs or symptoms indicative of changes in condition to the physician and document such reports and observations in the client record and update the care plan
• Educate clients and family members on resources, medications, self-care techniques, and/or medical conditions per physician orders
• Identify discharge-planning needs as a part of the client care plan implementing them in accordance with physician orders
• Play a key role in clients avoiding unnecessary visits to the ER and or hospitalizations
• Perform case supervisory visits on a periodic basis throughout the year
• Act as a role model for new caregivers, accompanying them on home visits and providing mentorship
• Meet required deadlines for documentation of certification, re-certification, supervision reports, care plan updates, addressing progress towards goals, and physician orders as needed
• Build personal rapport and establish trust with clients, family members, and caregivers
Required Qualifications:
• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in New York State
• Minimum 1-3 years of nursing experience (home health, home care, and/or hospice preferred)
• Must possess and maintain current CPR certification
• Knowledge, ability, and judgment to perform all nursing procedures under the direction of a physician as outlined in the scope of practice in the New York State Nurse Practice Act
• Meet the requirements for employees providing direct client care
• Valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation
Job Benefits:
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 401k plan, with employer matching
• Health and dental insurance
• Opportunity for growth
About the Company:
Provide dependable, compassionate, licensed and bonded caregivers who share the vision of our local Right at Home office. Our orientation process insures they clearly understand how to meet clients’ needs in a respectful and compassionate manner; Maintain an ongoing dialogue with our clients’ family members and advocates about their individualized care plan; Monitor each client’s individualized care plan through frequent home visits to ensure that our services match our clients’ changing needs; and, Respond quickly to referrals for home care assistance from case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals in our community.
