Registered Nurse-Home Care
About The Position
The Registered Professional Nurse manages, delegates, coordinates, and provides nursing care using the nursing process and effective communication with patients, significant others, and members of the multidisciplinary health care team. Within the scope of practice, the nurse is responsible as necessary for assessing, treating, and caring for patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatric patients. The nurse considers patients’ developmental needs when planning and implementing treatment and interprets their behavior with an understanding of cognitive, biopsychosocial, religious, cultural, and aging processes. The Registered Nurse is accountable for maintaining clinical competence and meeting defined standards of care for the area of nursing practice. This home care position is based in Nyack, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional weekends. Scheduled daily hours are 7.5, and the posting lists 40 hours per pay period. The listed hiring rate is $55.40 per hour or higher; the rate may change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, or associate degree preferred.
- New York State Registered Nurse licensure required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
- Comply with applicable licensure and certification requirements.
- Meet the position’s age-specific competency standards.
Nice To Haves
- One year of Med/Surg experience preferred.
- National certification in the area of practice preferred.
- Associate degree preferred (a bachelor’s degree is required).
Responsibilities
- Systematically provide nursing care within the framework of the nursing process and established standards of practice.
- Integrate patient-safety principles into direct nursing care and medication management.
- Follow established system-wide communication standards and processes.
- Participate in designated forums addressing patient care, patient education, policies and procedures, safety, and clinical outcomes.
- Maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills related to the area of practice.
- Provide positive, culturally respectful customer interactions; acknowledge customer concerns and take corrective action.
- Participate in department- and hospital-wide activities to improve processes or outcomes.
- Maintain licensure and certification requirements and participate in annual competency assessment.
- Use equipment and supplies in a fiscally prudent manner and follow the charge process for supplies and equipment.
- Complete projects and assignments within projected time frames and expectations.
- Follow the hospital’s “We Care” standards, including courteous teamwork, accountability, effective communication, professional appearance, responsiveness, and excellence in service.
- Use effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers, including AIDET principles.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment and assist or escort customers when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
