Home Care RN - Designated Area of Albany County - Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association
About The Position
Eddy VNRA is a non-profit home health agency with over 100 years of experience meeting the needs of patients and families in the community. We are CHAP Accredited and have above industry average outcomes and patient satisfaction. Eddy VNRA is the largest home health agency in the greater Capital Region and offers a wide range of innovative, specialty programs such as telehomecare, WOCNs, CDE, home based enhanced/palliative care and more. This position offers flexible schedule options with five 7.5 hour shifts, four 10 hour shifts, or three 12 hour shifts. If you are looking for a RN position in home care to meet your schedule as full time, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.
Requirements
- A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New York
- 2 years or more of recent experience as a RN ideally in home care, ED, ICU or oncology
- Valid driver license and reliable vehicle
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written
- Strong critical thinking skills to problem solve
Nice To Haves
- 2 years or more of experience in a home care setting
- Bachelor's degree of nursing
- Passion for caring for patients
- Demonstrate a respectful, caring, professional demeanor
Responsibilities
- Coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care with physical/occupational/speech therapists, medical social workers, aides and dieticians.
- Obtain health histories and document health concerns of patients
- Serve as a liaison to needed services and follow up on problems or concerns presented by the resident
- Suggest appropriate community resources to meet specific needs and enhance the client’s well-being
- Educate patients/caregivers about their diagnoses, medications and help them become independent with their treatments and self-management of their chronic illness(es)
Benefits
- Flexible schedule options
- Tuition allowance
- Career development
- Supportive environment
- Assistance obtaining insurance authorizations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
