Registered Nurse
SCHOFIELD RESIDENCE INC·Buffalo, New York
SCHOFIELD RESIDENCE INC·Buffalo, New York
The Home Health Care RN provides skilled nursing services to patients in their homes based on a coordinated plan of care. Responsibilities include performing physical and psychosocial assessments, maintaining clinical records, and supervising HHA and PCA staff.
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: 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. srnp QualificationsQualifications: 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.
Candidates must be a Registered Professional Nurse with a current New York State license and a degree from an accredited nursing program. At least one year of medical/surgical or clinical assessment experience is required.
Market context
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