Float RN: Home Care Nurse Across NYC & LI

Personal Touch Home Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Recognition Programs

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Life Insurance

Opportunities for Professional Growth/

Employee Assistance Program

Perks Program

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Care is seeking an experienced RN to serve as a Float nurse across New York City (all five boroughs), Westchester and Long Island in a full-time field role. Cases will be clustered to optimize travel and coverage.

The RN will assess patients, coordinate care plans with physicians, supervise Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides, administer medications, and support discharge planning. NY licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in the State of New York.
• CPR certification and a valid driver's license.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Preferably, a minimum of one year of recent acute or long-term care experience, ideally in an institutional setting.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, with at least one year of experience in home care.
• Supervise Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides.
• Strong observation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and basic math skills.
• Nursing skills per competency checklist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and families at regular intervals to determine home care needs.
• Provide thorough physical assessments and medical histories.
• Continuously reassess patient needs and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop personalized care plans based on nursing diagnoses.
• Involve patients and their families in the planning process.
• Implement preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Offer counseling and health education to patients and families.
• Identify discharge planning needs and implement plans prior to discharge.
• Perform peripheral short intravenous line establishment and administer IV medications under physician orders and with demonstrated competency.

Skills

RN Float nurse

CPR certification

Driver's license

Strong communication

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Graduation from accredited nursing program

Job description

Personal Touch Home Care is seeking an experienced RN to serve as a Float nurse across New York City (all five boroughs), Westchester and Long Island in a full-time field role. Cases will be clustered to optimize travel and coverage.

The RN will assess patients, coordinate care plans with physicians, supervise Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides, administer medications, and support discharge planning. NY licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license are required.