Registered Nurse - VNA - Full Time - Days

Community Health Nurse

The Community Health Nurse is responsible for providing skilled professional nursing care to the patients assigned to him/her in a comprehensive manner promoting quality, continuity and safety. Provides professional nursing care within the team concept utilizing all elements of the nursing process to ensure a high quality of professional service and adhering to VNA standards and policies. Strives for a safe environment for the patient; adheres to standard precautions. Initiates and carries out continuous assessment of physical, emotional, social, cultural, economic and environmental needs of the patient and their families. Observes the patient for changes in condition and reports to the nursing supervisor and the physician. Plans and provides for comprehensive home health care services to patient through formulation and revision of the nursing care plan, making appropriate service referrals within and outside the agency. Plans for patient discharge from services. Supervises supportive care staff and delegates responsibilities appropriately. Promotes good health practices helping the patient in accepting and assuming responsibility for attaining the highest level of independent functioning possible. Implements orders for medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician, submitting and maintaining appropriate medical orders. Instructs patient and the family in self-care techniques, diet, medications, and other aspects of care as outlined in the physician's orders. Completes, maintains and submits accurate, legible and relevant nursing paperwork regarding the patient's condition and all care and treatment given. Monitors patient expectations and satisfaction. Accepts assignments and performs duties within the limits of preparation and experience, seeking and obtaining sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the home health care setting. Participates in appropriate agency meetings and the quality improvement and utilization review activities of the organization. Assumes responsibility to maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills through attendance and participation in continuing education, in-service programs, professional conferences and community and agency. Supports the Agency's Compliance Program, ensuring that all information is kept confidential and is respectful of the Patient's Bill of Rights. Strives for a safe environment by adhering to the Agency Safety Program. Responsible for compliance with HIPAA regulations, to include attendance at regular and updated HIPAA and privacy training. Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements REQUIRED: BSN from an accredited nursing program. At least one year of experience working as a registered nurse in the acute care setting preferably just prior to application. Licensure/Certification Requirements REQUIRED: License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State.