Registered Nurse Part time

Orange NY; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional training

Support available in the field

Respectful and dignified treatment

Job summary

A home care organization is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to provide personalized care and assessments based on the State Nurse Practice Act. This role requires a nursing degree and current RN license, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in an acute care setting and will be committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to clients. Join our supportive team and become part of a certified Great Place To Work®.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with BSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license required in the state of practice.
• Minimum of one year experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services according to the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of client status.
• Report significant changes in client status to the physician.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical nursing skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

BSN, PHN preferred

Current license as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Future Opening: Registered Nurse Part time

Looking for individuals to join our home care family.

At ComForCare Home Care we value our employees like family. We celebrate success and have fun. Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best lives possible.

*Each office is independently owned and operated.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides services to clients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, Agency policy, and accepted professional standards of practice.

The Registered Nurse provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing theory and nursing process, and communicates/documents observations and assessments.

REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN, PHN preferred.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care setting or equivalent experience.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair. Good driving record.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing.
• Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters.
• Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set within forty-eight (48) hours of referral for speech therapy unless other arrangements are made.
• Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of data and current scientific findings.
• Provides skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period.
• Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals (outcomes).
• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice, including assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment; teaching skills; and medication administrations.
• Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.
• Communicates effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements.
• Reports significant changes in client status to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with client needs.
• Maintains client records showing systematic assessment, planning intervention, and evaluation.
• Participates in team meetings and clarifies individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments.
• Documents legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards.
• Follows Agency guidelines for completion of forms, reflecting the orders and care plan. Submits forms weekly—including all communication and coordination.
• Initiates actions to improve the quality of patient care. Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in home care situations. Initiates referrals as needed to other health team members when delegated by the Case Manager.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• Assesses environmental safety and takes initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety.
• Notifies supervisor of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, or safety/infection control practices.
• Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.
• Participates in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines.
• Identifies needs for personal professional growth.
• Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training (pediatrics, infusion, specialized equipment, etc.).
• Supervises applicable home care team members as delegated by RN Case Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The information below is intended to describe the general context/requirements for performance of this job. During atypical workday, this position requires the activities listed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties.

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. For that reason, we put our CaregiversFirst each and every day.

At ComForCare, it is our CaregiverFirst promise, that our caregivers will be:

• Treated with respect and dignity.
• Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Are never alone in the field - support is always available.
• Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with.

Join our team and be a part of a certified Great Place To Work®! Thousands of ComForCare employees were surveyed and the response was overwhelmingly positive, with 90% agreeing that ComForCare is in fact a Great Place To Work®.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.

Core Values

ComForCare has five core values that drive everything we do.