Home Care Registered Nurse

Northwell•Riverhead, NY

13d•$78,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Performs an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct or delegate activities of the patient care team. The role includes assessing patients’ physical and psychosocial health, identifying needs and individualized goals, implementing and evaluating care plans, administering treatments and medications, maintaining accurate documentation, educating patients and families, coordinating discharge planning and referrals, and contributing to performance improvement. The nurse responds effectively to emergencies and works collaboratively with physicians and other care team members. Northwell Health At Home provides care in patients’ homes across the New York region and serves patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Enroll in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain a BSN degree within five years of the job entry date.
Current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Specialized certifications as needed.
A valid New York State driver’s license may be required depending on the area of assignment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview patients, explain policies and procedures, review charts, and answer questions courteously and accurately.
Assess patients’ physical health, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological status; mobility, sensory deficits, prosthesis use, skin condition, and pain.
Assess psychosocial health, coping mechanisms, comprehension, cultural and ethnic needs, and patient expectations; document psychological status and support needs.
Communicate and document patients’ health status, assessments, and plans of care.
Identify patient problems and desired outcomes, establish individualized goals, and define criteria for measuring outcomes.
Prioritize care activities and coordinate the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medications.
Implement, reassess, and revise care plans as needed, maintaining patient safety and following required precautions.
Administer prescribed treatments and medications safely and correctly; use necessary equipment and assist physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures.
Observe and document patient conditions and responses to treatments and nursing interventions, and report changes to the appropriate manager or physician.
Provide emotional support and communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers.
Respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies and help maintain a calm, restful atmosphere.
Participate in discharge planning, provide discharge instructions, and coordinate referrals for post-hospital care.
Evaluate patient outcomes and the effectiveness of care and teaching; document findings and perform variance analysis for performance improvement.
Collaborate with care team members and physicians on treatment regimens and plans of care; direct or delegate care team assignments and ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
Perform decubitus care, preventive skin care, dressing changes, warm and cold compresses, irrigations, and other related procedures using appropriate techniques and facility procedures.
Educate patients and significant others about conditions, medications, drug and food interactions, and available health teaching resources; evaluate and document the effectiveness of teaching.
Perform other related duties as required.