Registered Nurse (RN), Community Health Nurse (Full-Time, Weekends)
About The Position
As a Community Health Nurse, you will focus on providing nursing interventions, patient education, and care management to a variety of clients in our community. This promotes good health and one on one patient care in the comfort of their own home. Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN), Community Health Nurse Department: Home Care Location: Rochester Regional Health Home Care - 800 West Miller Street Suite 6 Newark, NY 14513 Hours Per Week: 40 SCHEDULE: Weekend Program, 30/40 Program, 8:00am to 6:00pm ATTRIBUTES Compassionate, independent ,and patient focused Comprehensive nursing assessments and documentation, decisive judgment and professional behavior Two (2) years experience in home care preferred Bilingual preferred At least one year of nursing experience RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care & Service. Provide comprehensive assessments of the bio-psycho-social needs of acutely ill clients in their home; perform skilled nursing care and prescribed treatments to clients based on MD orders; provide client and family education in accordance with client assessment and plan of care Planning. Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress Communication. Maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress; communicate with office and supervisory staff regularly; coordinates client services and/or referrals in an efficient and timely manner Documentation. Accurately and completely document client care; document and implement physician orders per D.O.H. and program standards Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.
Requirements
- Compassionate, independent ,and patient focused
- Comprehensive nursing assessments and documentation, decisive judgment and professional behavior
- At least one year of nursing experience
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years experience in home care preferred
- Bilingual preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive assessments of the bio-psycho-social needs of acutely ill clients in their home
- Perform skilled nursing care and prescribed treatments to clients based on MD orders
- Provide client and family education in accordance with client assessment and plan of care
- Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed
- Maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress
- Communicate with office and supervisory staff regularly
- Coordinates client services and/or referrals in an efficient and timely manner
- Accurately and completely document client care
- Document and implement physician orders per D.O.H. and program standards
- Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
