Registered Nurse- Per Diem
About The Position
JASA is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse to provide professional clinical nursing care, care coordination, and health education to agency clients in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards of practice, and agency clinical policies. The nurse works in office settings and clients’ residences throughout New York City, assessing health status, developing individualized plans of care, supervising home care aides, and maintaining compliance with infection-control and regulatory requirements. The role involves independent clinical assessment and problem-solving, communication with multidisciplinary care networks, and maintaining comprehensive, audit-ready clinical records. The nurse also participates in quality improvement, staff orientation, and in-service training, and fulfills scheduled on-call rotations from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM on designated weekdays and weekends.
Requirements
- Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Professional Nurse.
- Current, active New York State RN license and registration.
- At least two years of clinical nursing experience.
- Computer literacy and proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Understanding of New York State Department of Health regulations for Licensed Home Care Services Agencies, HIPAA privacy standards, and the ANA Code of Ethics.
- Ability to travel throughout New York City by public transit or car to conduct home visits.
- Ability to climb stairs, position or transfer clients, and lift supplies and medical equipment as needed.
- Excellent clinical communication, diagnostic, and organizational skills.
- Sensitivity to the physical, cognitive, and social needs of vulnerable older adults from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in Home Care, a Licensed Home Care Services Agency, or community health.
- Experience with HHAeXchange.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing nursing assessments of clients’ physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Develop, evaluate, and update comprehensive plans of care incorporating physician orders, problem lists, nursing interventions, and Home Health Aide task plans.
- Administer prescribed diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing procedures in accordance with agency protocols and scope of practice.
- Supervise, instruct, and evaluate Home Health Aides and personal care staff in carrying out clients’ plans of care.
- Use HHAeXchange for scheduling, task oversight, and care confirmation.
- Coordinate client care by communicating with physicians, case managers, clinical supervisors, multidisciplinary specialists, diagnostic laboratories, medical supply vendors, and community resources.
- Assess client and family learning needs and provide tailored education on medication management, chronic disease self-care, and wellness.
- Follow infection-control protocols, including hand hygiene, nursing bag technique, PPE use, aseptic procedures, safe needle disposal, and exposure reporting.
- Complete accurate clinical encounter notes, plans of care, reassessments, and progress reports in the electronic health record within agency timelines.
- Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives, staff orientation, and in-service training.
- Fulfill scheduled on-call rotation responsibilities from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM on designated weekdays and weekends.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with a choice of three plans at low cost.
- Dental coverage at low cost.
- Vision coverage at low cost.
- Employee Wellness Programs and an Employee Assistance Program.
- 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option.
- Employer-funded pension.
- Four weeks of vacation, plus holidays, floating holidays, and sick days.
- Clinical training, CEU support, and career advancement opportunities.
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