Field RN – Per-Diem

Elite HHC; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Elite Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to create and oversee Care Plans, supervise caregivers, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves direct skilled nursing services and private duty care.

Ideal candidates are licensed RNs in NY with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to travel for client visits in the NY metro and surrounding regions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing with a Diploma, Baccalaureate, or Master’s Degree.
• Currently licensed and registered as a Registered Nurse in the practicing state (NY required).
• Must be a licensed driver with independent transportation and current insurance coverage.
• CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers the Care Plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and care team.
• Provides on-site nursing assessments and reassessment per DOH guidelines.
• Writes and updates Plans of Care at admission and as required.
• Documents services rendered and changes in client conditions accurately and timely.
• Performs field visits, orientation, and supervision of caregivers as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Documentation Reading

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's in Nursing

Job description

About Elite

Elite Home Health Care is a licensed home care agency that provides professional homecare services in the New York Metropolitan area, Central, and Upstate NY Regions. At Elite, we only hire the most qualified nurses, home health aides and caregivers who are hand-picked based on their skills and capabilities. They are all licensed, insured and cleared with extensive background screening. But most importantly, our caregivers are known for their warmth, attentiveness and reliability. Our main goal is to deliver compassionate, professional, and integrity-centered care to our clients. We work within the community to provide quality home care for individuals in need. We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible and most compassionate care!

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) isresponsibleforthe creationof theCare Plan and overseeing the health and wellness of patients/clients as indicated by the Care Plan.This role ensures compliance with nursing/clinical standards, federal, state, and local regulations, and company policies. The RN provides direct skilled nursing services, performs private duty nursing, and supports the professional development ofCaregivers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers theappropriate CarePlan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, patient/client/caregivers, physicians, and other care team members.
• Offers ongoing instructionsand care plan reviewtoCaregiversduring field visits, reinforcing standard precautions, client respect, HIPAA,POC Compliance, diseaseprocessand safety protocols.
• Creates Plans of Care (POC) tailored to meet the client’s individual needs.
• Reviews personal care plansfrom,orienting aides to follow the care plan as authorized by the RN.
• Performs on-site orientations, quarterly supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance evaluations for home care aides, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accrediting bodyregulations.
• Writes and updates clientcare plans at admission and asrequired.
• Documentsservicesrendered, changes in client conditions, and family/home situations accurately andtimely.
• Communicates with case managers or client’s legal representatives/familyregardingconcerns or changes in client status.
• If certified,Provides ACD/PCA/HHA/SHA training based on the approved training program.
• Provides initial andreassessmentnursing assessments on all clients, following the guidelines set forth by the Department of Health.
• Participates in audits conducted by the Agency and/or regulatory bodies.
• Responsible for annual Caregiverassessment, reassessment, and orientation to the plan ofcare,ensuringeffectiveness of the care beingProvides initial and reassessment nursing assessments on all clients, following the guidelines set forth by the Department of Health.
• Creates Plans of Care (POC) tailored to meet the client’s individual needs.
• Assigned a primary office location with flexibility toassistand travel to other locations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong organizational skills with minimal supervisionrequired.
• Competence in ensuring adherence to all pertinent federal and state rules and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively interact with staff, physicians, referral sources, patients, and families.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills.
• Ability to read andcomprehenddocuments such as safety protocols, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and healthcare procedure manuals.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduateofan approved school of professional nursing with a Diploma, Baccalaureate, orMaster’sDegree.
• Currently licensed and registered as a Registered Nurse in the practicing state (NYSrequired).
• Must be a licensed driver with independent transportation and current insurance coverage.
• Compassionate, Caring & Understanding
• Driver’s license & vehicle
• Bilingual Preferred

Preferred

• One year of satisfactory nursing experience in home care.
• One year of experience in nursing care within an acute care facility.
• Home Care Experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong organizational skills with minimal supervisionrequired.
• Competence in ensuring adherence to all pertinent federal and state rules and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively interact with staff, physicians, referral sources, patients, and families.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills.
• Compassionate, Caring & Understanding
• Driver’s license & vehicle
• Bilingual Preferred

Work Environment

• On theroad
• Travel required 10-20% of time to other markets on an as needed basis

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairsfrequentlythroughout the day
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25–50 pounds occasionally (e.g.,assistingpatients, carrying medical equipment or supplies)
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary for performing clinical tasks (e.g., wound care, administering injections)
• Ability to drive for extended periods and enter/exit a vehiclemultiple timesdaily
• Capacity to work in a variety of home environments, which may include small or cluttered spaces, uneven surfaces, or limited climate control

Work Environment

• This position requires frequent local travel to patient homes throughout the designated service area
• Must be comfortable driving multiple times per day and adapting to varied home settings.

Pay Range

$75-$100 (Per-visit). Various factors will determine final compensation such as a candidate’s years of relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.

HouseWorks, LLC and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.