Registered Nurse- Per Diem
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers professional clinical nursing care, care coordination, and health education to agency clients in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards of practice, and established clinical policies. The RN works in office settings and client residences throughout New York City, assessing health status, developing individualized plans of care, supervising home care aides, and ensuring compliance with infection control and regulatory requirements. The role requires clinical assessment skills, independent problem-solving, and clear communication across multidisciplinary care networks to optimize patient outcomes and maintain comprehensive clinical records. The RN also participates in quality improvement, staff orientation, in-service training, and scheduled on-call rotations.
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 Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge 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 in diverse home environments.
- 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 (LHCSA), or community health.
- Experience with HHAeXchange.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing nursing assessments to evaluate 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 through communication with physicians, case managers, clinical supervisors, specialists, diagnostic laboratories, medical supply vendors, and community resources.
- Assess learning needs and provide tailored health education to clients and family caregivers about 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 EHR 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.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Employee wellness programs and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 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.
