Home Care RN - Designated Area of Albany County - Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association

Trinity Health•Troy, NY

1d•Remote

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 are fortunate to 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, including five 7.5 hour shifts, four 10 hour shifts, or three 12 hour shifts. Relocation assistance is offered. This RN position in home care can meet your schedule as full time. 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.
Passion for caring for patients.
Respectful, caring, professional demeanor.
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.

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).