Fee For Service - Nurse

People-Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 172,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

People Care is seeking a field-based Registered Nurse (RN) to perform in-home assessments, develop and update care plans, and supervise HHAs/PCAs. This 1099 independent contractor role covers Long Island, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan with flexible scheduling based on visit assignments.

Requirements include an active NY RN license, BLS/CPR, reliable transportation, and ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Prior home care experience is preferred. Per diem visits are offered.

Qualifications

• Active NY State RN license in good standing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation to patients' homes.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and to climb stairs and lift or assist up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home start-of-care assessments and develop plans of care.
• Supervise home health aides and personal care aides when assigned.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and MLTC care managers.
• Complete visit documentation within required timeframes and ensure EVV/HIPAA compliance.
• Reassess patients after changes in condition and at least every six months.

Skills

RN license

BLS/CPR

Transportation

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Independence

Job description

• Location 1649 61st Street,Brooklyn, NY, 11204,United States
• Employee Type Contract
• Manage Others No

Description

Field Nurse — Fee for Service (1099 Independent Contractor)

Required: Active NY State RN license in good standing
Pay: (Per Visit) Start of Care= $125 - $130; Recertification= $100; Assessment As needed= $100; Supervision= $50
Location: Long Island, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, NY — Field-based
Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099) — Per Diem
Schedule: Flexible, based on your availability and accepted visit assignments
Department: Clinical Services

About People Care

People Care is a home care agency that has served patients and families across New York City and Long Island for 50 years. We are committed to providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that enables individuals to remain safely in their homes.

Position Overview

People Care is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) to provide in-home nursing assessments, develop and update individualized plans of care, and supervise home health aides (HHAs) and personal care aides (PCAs) when assigned.

This fee-for-service opportunity supports patients across Long Island, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Visit types may include start-of-care assessments, resumption-of-care visits following hospitalization, semi-annual reassessments, and supervisory visits.

This is a per diem, independent contractor engagement. You choose the geographic areas and days you are available, and visits are offered within your stated availability for in-person services only. You may accept or decline offered visits.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Care Planning

• Conduct comprehensive in-home start-of-care assessments, including physical, cognitive, functional, psychosocial, nutritional, medication, and home safety evaluations.
• Develop individualized plans of care consistent with physician or nurse practitioner orders.
• Reassess patients following changes in condition, after hospitalization, and at least every six months.
• Verify that current medical orders are in place and obtain or clarify orders as needed.

Patient Education and Rights

• Review patient rights, responsibilities, complaint procedures, and required agency notices with patients or their representatives.
• Educate patients and families on the plan of care, safety, infection control, and when to contact the agency or healthcare provider.

Home Health Aide and Personal Care Aide Supervision

• Orient assigned aides to each patient's plan of care at the start of service.
• Conduct supervisory visits when assigned to assess aide competency, compliance with the plan of care, and patient satisfaction.
• Identify aide training needs and refer staff for additional training or remediation.
• Immediately report concerns, incidents, or suspected abuse, neglect, or mistreatment in accordance with agency policy and New York State requirements.

Care Coordination

• Communicate changes in patient condition, falls, hospitalizations, and safety concerns promptly to the appropriate provider and clinical team.
• Coordinate with the VP of Clinical Services or designee, care coordination team, Nurse Educator, Compliance, physicians, nurse practitioners, and managed long-term care (MLTC) care managers.
• Participate in discharge planning and efforts to prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
• Assist with complaints, incidents, and corrective actions as needed.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete accurate visit documentation within required timeframes using approved documentation tools.
• Follow electronic visit verification (EVV), HIPAA, infection control, and protected health information (PHI) requirements.
• Complete required orientation and regulatory training.
• Maintain compliance with applicable New York State home care regulations, including 10 NYCRR Part 766.

Qualifications

Required

• 1+ year of RN experience (home care or community health preferred)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Reliable transportation to patients’ homes
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to work independently and to climb stairs and lift or assist up to 25 lbs

Preferred

• 2+ years of home care experience, including aide supervision
• Familiarity with MLTC, Medicaid home care, and NY State regulations
• Bilingual: Spanish, Russian, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Cantonese, or other local languages

Before receiving assignments, contractors must complete the required onboarding documentation, including a W-9, Independent Contractor Agreement, Business Associate Agreement, HIPAA acknowledgment, and Scope of Services and Rate Schedule. License verification, reference checks, exclusion screening, background checks, and applicable health clearances are also required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

People Care Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request through the People Department.