RN - Home Health, PD

Guthrie Enterprise • Vestal, NY

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Guthrie Home Care in Vestal, NY, is dedicated to providing exceptional home health services to support patients recovering from hospitalization, illness, or injury. Our team of Case Managers are critical thinkers and compassionate caregivers who deliver the highest standard of care directly to patients in their homes. We are looking for a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join our team.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
• At least one year of experience.
• Must maintain BLS certification.
• Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position.
• Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

• BSN in Nursing preferred.
• Specialty Certification is preferred.
• ACLS is unit dependent.
• One year of experience in Med/Surg, ER, or ICU.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment.
• Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan.
• Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice.
• Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care.
• Develops, updates, and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.
• Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.
• Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including students.
• Facilitates formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and the community.
• Is accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes.
• Aligns patient safety, self-safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes.
• Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards.
• Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence, and innovation.
• In partnership with colleagues, appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge.
• Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession.
• Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.
• Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position.
• Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the freedom to choose shifts that fit your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a friendly, collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional care.
• Professional Growth: Gain diverse experiences and enhance your skills in a dynamic healthcare setting.
• Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
• Friendly, Supportive, and Diverse Work Family: Be part of a team that feels like home.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level