Field Nurses (RN's)

American Medical Associates; Town of Carmel (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

American Medical Associates is seeking Field Nurses in Dutchess & Westchester County, NY to provide skilled nursing services at patients' homes. The role includes performing assessments, developing care plans with families and physicians, and delivering care per the 485-Plan of Treatment with documentation in the HCHB system.

Candidates must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with an active NY RN license and be willing to drive to patient locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• Current New York RN license.
• Willing to drive to patient locations.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs a home care assessment to determine eligibility for services.
• Completes comprehensive assessment utilizing HCHB when appropriate.
• Develops and implements the Plan of Care with patient, family and physician.
• Provides skilled nursing care as per the 485-Plan of Treatment (wound care, injections, meds).
• Orients and supervises home health aide staff per regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and coordinates with multidisciplinary team.
• Documents assessments, treatments and responses in HCHB.
• Contacts physician to report changes in orders or visit frequencies.

Skills

Licensed RN

Willingness to drive

Home care experience (preferred)

Verbal & written communication skills

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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