Registered Nurse (RN), Community Health Nurse (Per Diem, Varied)

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

As a Community Health Nurse with Rochester Regional Health Home Care, you will provide nursing interventions, patient education, and care management to clients in the community, promoting good health and one-on-one patient care in their homes. The role involves home visits and collaboration with an interdisciplinary health team to support each patient’s needs. The position is per diem, with Monday–Friday daytime work as needed, based in Rochester, New York.

Requirements

• Diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• One year of nursing experience.
• Prior home health, clinical, and direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the biopsychosocial needs of acutely ill clients in their homes.
• Perform skilled nursing care and prescribed treatments based on physician orders.
• Provide client and family education in accordance with assessments and plans of care.
• Develop and document individualized care plans, consulting the interdisciplinary health team as needed.
• Communicate patient health status, treatment plans, and progress effectively to relevant parties.
• Communicate regularly with office and supervisory staff.
• Coordinate client services and referrals efficiently and promptly.
• Document client care accurately and completely.
• 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

• Flexible scheduling
• 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
• Autonomy and one-on-one relationships with patients during home visits
• Cross-training opportunities in diabetes, wound, maternal, cardiac, and infusion care
• Retirement savings programs
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000
• Student loan repayment program
• Relocation assistance
• Employee discount programs
• Free ASN-to-BSN program through Advance U

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree