Registered Nurse Resident (RNR) is a novice nurse that participates in a nurse residency cohort. The RNR is responsible for learning how to provide direct patient care, coordination of overall home care services and documentation of care for agency clients in accordance with Quality Standards and under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor.
After the successful completion of 6 months in the residency program, you will be required to work one weekend a month. At the end of the 12-month residency program the novice nurse will be a competent nurse in home care and advance to the position of Registered Nurse Case Manager.
Performance Responsibilities and Standards:
- Participates in the nurse residency program and the educational opportunities offered through classroom, online, simulation and in home experience.
- Learns how to ensure quality and safe delivery of home health services.
- Learns how to coordinate care among fellow RN’s and LPN’s.
- Learns how to supervise paraprofessional staff relevant to patient care.
- Comply with Nascentia Health policies and procedures and quality initiatives.
- Participate in personal growth and development.
- Present a professional image to internal and external customers in compliance with Nascentia Health’s dress code.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
- Current New York State registered professional nurse license or may hold a Graduate Nurse License.
- Maintain RN licensure within 90 days of hire.
- Degree from an accredited school of nursing or college.
- Current and valid driver’s license and auto insurance, and a vehicle which can be used for work.
- Self-directed and organized with the ability to work independently.
- Basic computer knowledge with proficiency in Microsoft Office or other Word processing, spreadsheet, and database management.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates motivation to learn a new role and is an active learner.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand at a desk 90% of the day.
- Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity.
- Ability to drive in all weather conditions.
- Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written or verbal communication.
- Ability to use telephone and communicate over the phone.
- Frequently uses a laptop computer to enter orders and obtain product information.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary ($72,415.71- $83,992.40/annually).
- $15,000 sign-on bonus.
- 401K with generous Employer match.
- On-Site Gym (free for all employees).
- Excellent work/life balance.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Partially funded HSA.
- Employee Recognition Platform.
- Paid Time Off, Holidays, Sick and Extended Sick Leave.
- Short/Long term Disability.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Nascentia Health is leading the way in home care, post acute care and long-term community health. Our employees are our greatest asset. We want everyone to love what they do, be excited about coming to work, and take pride in being part of our team.
Nascentia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment is contingent upon negative results of a pre-hire drug screen, and background check.