Registered Nurse

Schofield Care; Village of Kenmore (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Sick days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Schofield Care is seeking a skilled Home Health Care RN to provide in-home nursing care to SCHC patients under the CHN plan of care. You will work under the RN Supervisor and collaborate with families and care teams to support independence and quality of life.

Applicants must hold NY RN licensure; a BSN or ADN from an accredited program is acceptable. Experience in home care or CHHA settings is preferred. The role offers competitive wages, PTO, insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York with current registration.
• BSN or RN Diploma from an accredited program accepted.
• At least 1 year of medical/surgical or home care experience preferred.

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/physician.
• Assist in establishing and evaluating the Plan of Care with patient/caregiver participation.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in a timely manner per SCHC policy.
• Provide supervision and ongoing education to HHA’s and PCA’s involved in SCHC care.
• Participate in case conferences and collaborate with the care team.
• Complete assigned visits as directed by a supervisor.
• Educate patient/family on condition and care needs.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Documentation

Communication with CHN

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Diploma from NY State accredited RN Hospital Diploma Program

Associate’s degree in nursing

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Shift: Fulltime DaysEmployees 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.srnpQualifications: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.