Home Care Registered Nurse

Unicare Home Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Unicare Home Care in New York City is seeking a Home Care Registered Nurse to see patients in person in NYC. The RN will assess at start of care, initiate and adjust plans of care, and evaluate patients in their homes, while instructing families and aides.

Strong independence and communication skills are required. Requirements include NY RN license, current malpractice coverage, a valid driver’s license, and 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Valid & current New York State Registered Nurse License and Registration.
• Current Driver's License.
• Current Malpractice Coverage.
• Must be organized and patient oriented.
• Ability to work independently with strong oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient at start of care to develop a plan of care.
• Initiate plan of care and adjust as needs evolve.
• Evaluate patients in their homes.
• Instruct and advise patients and families, and home health aides.

Skills

RN License (NY)

Driver's License

Malpractice Insurance

Independent work

Communication skills

Nursing experience 1-2 years

Job description

Salary

$90 - $130 an hour

We are looking for registered nurses to see our patients in person in NYC. We are a Licensed Home Care Agency servicing the NYC area.

Home Care Registered Nurse Duties include:

• Assess patient at start of care to develop a plan of care
• Initiates Plan-of-Care and makes necessary changes as patient's needs evolve
• Evaluates patients in their homes
• Instructs and advise patients and/or families as well as the home health aides in their care
• Reassess patients every six months to determine any condition change as well as supervise the home health aide to ensure proper care
• Supervise, instruct, onsite demonstrations of tasks and safety with paraprofessional direct care staff.

Home Care Registered Nurse Requirements:

• Valid & current New York State Registered Nurse License and Registration
• Current Driver's License
• Current Malpractice Coverage
• Organized, Accountable and Patient oriented
• Must be able to work independently with good people, communications, oral and written skills.
• Minimum of 1-2 years clinical nursing experience
• Licensed home care services (LHCSA) experience preferred