Field RN- Home Care

Registered Nurse (RN)

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! Eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus upon successful completion of 90 days of employment.

About Elite Elite Home Health Care is a licensed home care agency that provides professional homecare services in the New York Metropolitan area, Central, and Upstate NY Regions. At Elite, we only hire the most qualified nurses, home health aides and caregivers who are hand-picked based on their skills and capabilities. They are all licensed, insured and cleared with extensive background screening. But most importantly, our caregivers are known for their warmth, attentiveness and reliability. Our main goal is to deliver compassionate, professional, and integrity-centered care to our clients. We work within the community to provide quality home care for individuals in need. We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible and most compassionate care!

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the creation of the Care Plan and overseeing the health and wellness of patients/clients as indicated by the Care Plan. This role ensures compliance with nursing/clinical standards, federal, state, and local regulations, and company policies. The RN provides direct skilled nursing services, performs private duty nursing, and supports the professional development of Caregivers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers the appropriate Care Plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, patient/client/caregivers, physicians, and other care team members.
• Offers ongoing instructions and care plan review to Caregivers during field visits, reinforcing standard precautions, client respect, HIPAA, POC Compliance, disease process and safety protocols.
• Creates Plans of Care (POC) tailored to meet the client's individual needs.
• Reviews personal care plans from, orienting aides to follow the care plan as authorized by the RN.
• Performs on-site orientations, quarterly supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance evaluations for home care aides, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body regulations.
• Writes and updates client care plans at admission and as required.
• Documents services rendered, changes in client conditions, and family/home situations accurately and timely.
• Communicates with case managers or client's legal representatives/family regarding concerns or changes in client status.
• Provides ACD/PCA/HHA/SHA training based on the approved training program.
• Provides initial and reassessment nursing assessments on all clients, following the guidelines set forth by the Department of Health.
• Participates in audits conducted by the Agency and/or regulatory bodies.
• Creates Plans of Care (POC) tailored to meet the client's individual needs.
• Assigned a primary office location with flexibility to assist and travel to other locations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong organizational skills with minimal supervision required. Competence in ensuring adherence to all pertinent federal and state rules and regulations. Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively interact with staff, physicians, referral sources, patients, and families. Demonstrated computer literacy skills. Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety protocols, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and healthcare procedure manuals.

Qualifications

Required: Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing with a Diploma, Baccalaureate, or Master's Degree. Currently licensed and registered as a Registered Nurse in the practicing state (NYS required). Must be a licensed driver with independent transportation and current insurance coverage. Compassionate, Caring & Understanding. Driver's license & vehicle.

Preferred: One year of satisfactory nursing experience in home care. One year of experience in nursing care within an acute care facility. Home Care Experience preferred. Current CPR certification.

Work Environment

On the road. Travel required 10-20% of time to other markets on an as needed basis.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs frequently throughout the day. Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 2550 pounds occasionally (e.g., assisting patients, carrying medical equipment or supplies). Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary for performing clinical tasks (e.g., wound care, administering injections). Ability to drive for extended periods and enter/exit a vehicle multiple times daily. Capacity to work in a variety of home environments, which may include small or cluttered spaces, uneven surfaces, or limited climate control.

Pay Range

The hiring range for this position is $115,000.00-130,000.00 annually. Various factors will determine final compensation, such as a candidate's years of relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.

HouseWorks, LLC and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.