Field Nurses (RN's)

American Medical Associates; Carmel (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

American Medical Associates in New York is seeking qualified Field Nurses for assignments in Dutchess & Westchester counties. This full-time role offers a $20K sign-on bonus and mileage reimbursement, with pay dependent on experience.

You will perform home care assessments, develop and implement care plans, provide skilled nursing care, and coordinate with families and physicians. Travel to patient homes is required; home care experience is preferred and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• Must have a current RN license in New York.
• Must be willing to drive.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs a home care assessment to determine patient's eligibility for services.
• If not eligible/appropriate for home care services COC will indicate not admitted in the system and reason for the determination.
• If appropriate for home care services, the COC will complete a comprehensive assessment utilizing HCHB.
• Develops and implements the Plan of Care based upon a comprehensive physical, psycho-social and environmental assessment.
• Provides skilled nursing care as described in the 485-Plan of Treatment, such as wound care, injections, prepour/prefill of medications, disease management, medication management, etc.
• Orients and supervises home health aide personnel in accordance with regulatory requirements and documents accordingly.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions in accordance with the plan of care.
• Identifies the need for evaluation by other disciplines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, MSW, speech therapy and nutrition.
• Educates, counsels, supervises patients and caregiver relating to disease management and medical regime.
• Documents in HCHB Clinical Software all assessments, treatments and services provided and patient response to the treatment plan.
• Case manages respective caseload which includes ongoing communication with MD, case conferencing with supervisor, obtaining updates from interdisciplinary team, completion of interim orders, updating of patient profile, conducting recertification assessments, etc.
• Contacts physician to report, clarify and/or obtain orders for; medication changes/additions, precautions, treatment, changes in visit frequencies, additional services needed, requests for supplies and equipment, plans for discharge from a service or the agency.

Skills

Willing to drive

Excellent verbal and written comms

Home care experience

Education

Graduate of approved nursing program

NY RN license

Job description

Field Nurses Needed in Dutchess & Westchester County, NY!!!

Salary: Dependent on experience

$20K SIGN ON BONUS & MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT

Qualifications of the Field Nurses:

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing
• Must have a current RN license in New York
• Must be willing to drive
• Home care experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities of the FT Field Nurses:

• Performs a home care assessment to determine patient's eligibility for services.
• If not eligible/appropriate for home care services COC will indicate not admitted in the system and reason for the determination.
• If appropriate for home care services, the COC will complete a comprehensive assessment utilizing HCHB.
• In conjunction with patient's family and physician, develops and implements the Plan of Care based upon a comprehensive physical, psycho-social and environmental assessment.
• Provides skilled nursing care as described in the 485-Plan of Treatment, such as, but not limited to, wound care, injections, prepour/prefill of medications, disease management, medication management, etc..
• Orients and supervises home health aide personnel in accordance with regulatory requirements and documents accordingly.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions in accordance with the plan of care.
• Identifies the need for evaluation by other disciplines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, MSW, speech therapy and nutrition.
• Observes signs and symptoms and changes in patient's clinical, psychological and functional status. Consults with physician regarding changes in the treatment plan.
• Educates, counsels, supervises patients and caregiver relating to disease management and medical regime.
• Documents in HCHB Clinical Software all assessments, treatments and services provided and patient response to the treatment plan.
• Case manages respective caseload which includes, but is not limited to, ongoing communication with MD, case conferencing with supervisor, obtaining updates from interdisciplinary team, completion of interim orders, updating of patient profile, conducting recertification assessments, etc.
• Contacts physician to report, clarify and/or obtain orders for; medication changes/additions, precautions, treatment, changes in visit frequencies, additional services needed, requests for supplies and equipment, plans for discharge from a service or the agency.

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