Field Registered Nurse (52155)

RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP•New York, NY

2d•$120,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the supervision of the RN Supervisor and is responsible for the complete care of all assigned clients within the scope of the State Registered Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of the organization. The RN is responsible and accountable for making decisions and providing care according to New York Department of Health (DOH) regulations, Human Resources Administration (HRA), MCO, and MLTC guidelines. Additionally, the RN is responsible for the coordination of care for RiseBoro Homecare clients by interacting and collaborating with other members of the Homecare team to optimize patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and healthcare goals.

Requirements

Bilingual in English/Spanish languages required
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of healthcare practices based on a minimum of three years of relevant experience in the field
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
Willing to travel throughout the city to client’s homes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with tact and good analytic judgment; must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff in the organization
Ability to demonstrate caring behaviors toward patients, family, and other caregivers
Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values
Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Demonstrated commitment/passion for serving the elderly and/or supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and/or bias (i.e., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)
Nursing License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State required
Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working with certified home health agencies strongly preferred
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in home health care preferred

Responsibilities

Coordination of resources and services for assigned caseload based on client’s needs and health conditions, working with the clients, their families, physicians, care providers, internal resources, and external partners. This must be accomplished during the initial assessment and on an ongoing basis thereafter based on re-assessment and change in clients’ needs
Complete comprehensive client assessments to implement the best plan of care for RiseBoro Homecare clients; schedule and successfully engage in home visits within appropriate time frames as required by HRA and/or DOH of case referrals to complete assigned assessments
Implement the Plan of Care by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching, and supervision
Complete and maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation reflecting the assessment, examination, diagnosis, prognosis, Plan of Care, education intervention, and evaluation according to Office of the Medical Inspector General (OMIG), DOH, agency, and other regulatory requirements for assigned cases
Deliver ongoing assessment, teaching, and training to patients/caregivers that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and benefits using evidence-based nursing practice
Make recommendations regarding the continuation, modification, or termination of home care services and document them in patient records accordingly. Follow-up with appropriate agency and/ or MD regarding recommendations for service changes; Notify emergency services of acute changes in the patient’s condition
Respond to emergencies and/or crises as required
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing referrals as needed
Supervise the care provided by Home Health Aides; assign duties to aides based on the client’s needs
Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams
Cooperate with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and implement a comprehensive care plan
Conduct in-service training classes for Home Health Aides, as required
Assist RiseBoro Homecare leadership with achieving organization goals, improving the quality of patient care outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Participate in quality assessment/performance improvement initiatives and meetings
Provide nursing care under RB Homecare policies, practices, procedures, and Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending, and stretching to deliver patient care
Other related duties and special projects, as assigned