Registered Nurse

Lineage Care Group; Village of Kenmore (NY); On-site; USD 70,200 - 83,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

Lineage Care Group seeks a Home Health Care RN to provide skilled nursing care at home for patients. This full-time position requires a current New York RN license and a degree in nursing. Ideal candidates are compassionate and have experience in home care.

The RN will perform patient assessments, assist in creating and maintaining comprehensive care plans, and supervise home health aides. Benefits include competitive wages, paid time off, and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with current New York State license.
• Experience in Home Care Nursing preferred.
• Good moral character and compassionate.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of patients' needs.
• Assist in establishing and revising Plan of Care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Compassion for the elderly

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Schofield Certified Home Care - Kenmore, NY 14217; Position Type: Full Time; Salary Range: $70,200.00 - $83,850.00 per year; Shift: Full time days.

Employees are an important part of life at Schofield Care! Not only do they help our residents to achieve their goals, but they also help them to maintain an optimal quality of life. We're looking for caring, compassionate employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our mission to deliver the area's BEST senior care!

Position Summary

The Home Health Care RN provides skilled nursing care and services to Schofield Certified Home Care (SCHC) patients in their homes, based on the plan of care developed by the Community Health Nurse (CHN). The Home Health Care RN works under the supervision of the RN Supervisor.

We strive to be an employer of choice

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• 401(k) (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Uniform Allowance
• Other Perks

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of physical, emotional, psychosocial and environmental needs of patients. Report signs and symptoms signaling a change in patient condition to the primary CHN and/or the physician.
• Assist the primary CHN in establishing, with patient/caregiver participation, a comprehensive and coordinated Plan of Care.
• Assist the primary CHN in assessing timely implementation and evaluation of appropriateness of Plan of Care.
• Assist with making appropriate revisions to the Plan of Care on an ongoing basis, with communication to the primary CHN, other professionals and para professionals and caregivers involved in SCHC patients’ care.
• Maintain current, complete and accurate clinical records, submitted in a timely manner, as per SCHC policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide supervision and ongoing education to HHA’s and PCA’s who provide services to SCHC patients.
• Participate in case conferences.
• Receive assignments from a supervisor and complete all assigned visits.
• Provide education to patient/family/caregiver concerning knowledge deficits or needs regarding the patient’s condition.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required by their manager.

Working Environment

The Home Health Care RN is subject to outside environmental conditions as well as conditions found in patient's homes. The hours of work are determined by availability, work demand and patient need and also require on-call duty.

Qualifications

• Education and Training – Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with current New York State license and registration. Graduate from an accredited school, university or college of Registered Professional Nursing with one of the following criteria:
  • A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an approved program, or
  • A diploma from a New York State accredited RN Hospital Diploma Program.
  • An Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Experience – Experience as a Home Care Nurse preferred (CHHA, LTHHCP, LHCSA or Hospice). At least one year previous medical/surgical or clinical assessment experience is required.
• Character – The individual must possess good moral character, patience, and compassion for the elderly, chronically ill and disabled.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.