Field RN- Home Care

Elite Home Health Care•New York, NY

4d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Elite Home Health Care is a licensed home care agency serving the New York Metropolitan area and Central and Upstate NY. The Field Registered Nurse creates and administers client-specific Plans of Care, oversees patients’ health and wellness, provides direct skilled nursing and private duty nursing services, and supports the professional development of caregivers. The role ensures compliance with clinical standards, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and company policies. The RN collaborates with the Director of Nursing, clients, caregivers, physicians, and other care team members to develop and review care plans. The RN conducts nursing assessments, field visits, orientations, supervision visits, skill checks, caregiver assessments, and performance evaluations; provides caregiver training; maintains timely and accurate documentation; and communicates changes or concerns to relevant parties. The position has a primary office location and requires frequent local travel to patient homes, with travel to other markets as needed. The role requires a current New York State Registered Nurse license, graduation from an approved professional nursing program, a driver’s license, reliable independent transportation, and current vehicle insurance. The hiring salary range is $110,000–$120,000 annually. The work involves driving and adapting to varied home environments, and includes frequent standing, walking, bending, and stair climbing, as well as occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 25–50 pounds.

Requirements

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; New York State licensure is required.
Licensed driver with independent transportation and current insurance coverage.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills; able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to ensure adherence to applicable federal and state rules and regulations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with staff, physicians, referral sources, patients, and families.
Demonstrated computer literacy.
Ability to read and comprehend safety protocols, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and healthcare procedure manuals.
Compassionate, caring, and understanding.
Able to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs frequently; occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 25–50 pounds; perform clinical tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity; drive for extended periods; and enter and exit a vehicle multiple times daily.
Comfortable working in varied home environments, including small or cluttered spaces, uneven surfaces, and settings with limited climate control.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability preferred.
One year of satisfactory nursing experience in home care.
One year of nursing care experience in an acute care facility.
Home care experience preferred.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Create individualized Plans of Care and write or update them at admission and as needed.
Administer care plans in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, clients, caregivers, physicians, and other care team members.
Provide direct skilled nursing services and private duty nursing.
Conduct initial and reassessment nursing assessments in accordance with Department of Health guidelines.
Review personal care plans and orient aides to follow the care authorized by the RN.
Provide ongoing caregiver instruction and care plan review during field visits, reinforcing standard precautions, client respect, HIPAA, point-of-care compliance, disease processes, and safety protocols.
Conduct on-site orientations, quarterly supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance evaluations for home care aides.
Provide ACD, PCA, HHA, and SHA training based on the approved training program.
Complete annual caregiver assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of care.
Accurately and promptly document services, changes in client condition, and family or home situations.
Communicate concerns or changes in client status to case managers and clients’ legal representatives or families.
Participate in agency and regulatory audits.
Travel to patient homes throughout the service area and assist at other locations as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.