Registered Nurse South Traditional Home Care MSHC

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for administrative regional home health services. The role requires NY RN licensure, ability to coordinate care with patients and families, and experience in home health care. BSN preferred and BLS/OASIS certifications are favored.

Strong communication and autonomous decision-making are essential for this field-based position. The nurse will participate in care planning, discharge planning, and collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in NY required.
• BSN preferred; BLS Certification preferred; OASIS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all services provided to the patient by the agency, informal supports, and community resources, and review the plan of care as needed including plan for discharge and implementation of discharge plan.
• Demonstrate familiarity with insurance reimbursement and communicate this to patients, families, caregivers and all providers.
• Communicate information to patients, families and caregivers verbally and in writing; function autonomously and make decisions as part of the home care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Autonomy / decision making

Education

RN licensure in NY

BSN preferred

BLS Certification Preferred

OASIS Certification Preferred

Tools

Home health IT system

Job description

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Associate must be knowledgeable in professional nursing principles and practices, and competent in the provision of nursing care. Ability to function autonomously; to make decisions, to problem solve, and to comprehend and communicate information both verbally and in writing to patients, families and caregivers, physicians, multidisciplinary team members and other community agencies. Ability to function as a representative of the home care agency with a good understanding of services available, federal, state, and local regulations, and agency policy and procedures. Also must be able to demonstrate familiarity of insurance reimbursement and communicate this to patient, families, caregivers and all providers. Able to coordinate all services provided to the patient by the agency, informal supports, and community resources, and review the plan of care as needed including plan for discharge and implementation of discharge plan.

EDUCATION

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, college or university required
• Licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York
• BSN preferred.
• BLS Certification Preferred
• OASIS Certified Preferred

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year relevant experience required
• One year experience in a Home Health Agency (CHHA, LTHHC, or Hospice)required
• Acute medical surgical experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Certified Home Health Agencies
• Demonstrates proficiency in the home care IT System
• Possesses the ability to transfer knowledge/teach clinicians.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings
• May be exposed to high crime areas within the community, within the county serviced by the agency
• Endures exposure to weather and temperature extremes