Registered Nurse (RN), Community Health Nurse (Full-Time, Varied)
About The Position
The Community Health Nurse provides nursing interventions, patient education, and care management to a variety of clients in the community. The role promotes good health and provides one-on-one patient care in clients’ homes. The nurse works with the interdisciplinary health team as needed to meet each patient’s individual needs. The position is based with Rochester Regional Health Home Care in Rochester, New York, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on a day/evening schedule (12 p.m.–10 p.m. or 10 a.m.–10 p.m.). The role involves frequent driving and mobile clinical care in patients’ homes and other settings. Compensation is listed as $78,005–$104,044 annually, with possible additional pay components. A signing bonus of up to $20,000 is offered. Rochester Regional Health Home Care provides personalized care and assistance for adults and children recovering from illness or injury, helping them heal while maintaining independence. The organization describes its home care services as having been provided for more than 50 years and as among the top-ranked home care groups in the nation.
Requirements
- Diploma or associate degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Valid New York State driver’s license.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Physical readiness for frequent driving, repeated vehicle entry and exit, mobile clinical care, and occasional lifting or carrying of equipment weighing up to 100 pounds or more.
- Strong fine and gross motor control, firm grasping ability, and visual and auditory awareness for safe care delivery.
- Ability to make rapid decisions and independently manage patient care in field or home settings.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- One year of nursing experience.
- Prior home health experience.
- Prior clinical experience.
- Prior direct patient care experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess the bio-psycho-social needs of acutely ill clients in their homes.
- Provide skilled nursing care and prescribed treatments according to physician orders.
- Educate clients and families in accordance with assessments and plans of care.
- Develop and document individualized care plans, seeking support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed.
- Communicate patient health status, treatment plans, and progress effectively.
- Communicate regularly with office and supervisory staff.
- Coordinate client services and referrals efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Accurately and completely document client care.
- Document and implement physician orders in accordance with Department of Health and program standards.
- Follow department and system protocols, applicable local, state, and federal regulations, and education requirements.
Benefits
- Signing bonus up to $20,000.
- Mileage reimbursement and paid drive time between patient visits.
- Shift differentials.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN-to-MSN advancement.
- Tuition and student loan assistance programs.
- Comprehensive full benefits package.
- Mileage allowance.
- Health and wellness benefits starting the first day.
- Medical, dental, and vision programs.
- Employee Assistance Program, including free mental health access.
- Access to life coaches and financial counseling.
- Retirement savings programs.
- Employee referral program with bonuses up to $10,000.
- Student loan repayment program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Employee discount programs.
- Free ASN-to-BSN program through Advance U.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Autonomy and one-on-one relationships with patients during home visits.
- Cross-training opportunities in diabetes care, wound care, maternal care, cardiac care, and infusion care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
