Registered Nurse

Schofield Care; Village of Kenmore (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PTO

Sick days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Other perks

Job summary

Schofield Care is seeking a Home Health Care RN to provide skilled nursing care for CHC patients in their homes across New York. The RN will follow the plan of care developed by the Community Health Nurse and work under the supervision of the RN Supervisor.

The role requires NY RN licensure, a nursing degree (BSN or diploma or ADN), and previous home care experience preferred. The employer offers competitive wages, PTO/sick days, and full benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• RN with NY license/registration is required.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (BSN or diploma) or an Associate’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Document findings and maintain accurate clinical records timely.
• Provide education to patients/family/caregivers about condition and plan of care.
• Support CHN in implementing and revising the Plan of Care.
• Supervise Home Health Aides and Patient Care Assistants.
• Participate in case conferences and coordinate with the care team.

Education

RN nursing degree or diploma

NY license/registration

Associate’s degree in nursing

Job description

Shift: Full time days Monday through FridayEmployees 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 WagesPaid Time OffSick DaysMedical, Dental, Life Insurance401(k) (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)Tuition ReimbursementUniform AllowanceOther PerksKey Responsibilities:The Home Health Care RN is supervised by the R.N. Supervisor. The job duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following standards: job standard (knowledge, ability, skills), technical skill, quality, quantity, judgement/problem solving, decision making, and initiative. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: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.srppQualifications: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, orA 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 StatementWe 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.