Weekend Track RN Liaison Eddy Visiting Nurses and Rehab.
About The Position
Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab Association has a unique opportunity for an RN looking for a weekend position. This role involves working in SPHP Hospitals to provide home IV education to patients with new infusions, preparing them for discharge and homecare services. The nurse will collaborate with hospital case managers to assess the suitability of homecare and assist with referral processing. IV experience is preferred but not required. This position offers two scheduling options: 12-hour shifts every Saturday & Sunday, qualifying for Full-Time benefits and an elevated Weekend Track rate, or three 8-hour shifts (Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday), qualifying for Part-Time benefits with an experience-based rate. Eddy VNRA is recognized among the top 25% of home care agencies by HomeCare Elite. This role allows you to keep patients in their homes, contributing to the future of healthcare, and offers a blend of career opportunities and quality of life with a strong orientation program, tuition assistance, and career development. You will have an independent working environment with access to clinical nurse specialists, in-depth computer training, and supportive RN supervisors.
Requirements
- A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New York
- 2 years or more of recent experience as a RN
- Must complete internal IV Therapy course and successful demonstration of skills by line and therapy
- The RN must have strong evaluation and critical thinking skills
- The RN must process strong computer and organizational skills
- The RN must have excellent time management and organizational skills
- The RN must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written and possess strong critical thinking skills to problem solve
Nice To Haves
- IV experience preferred but not required
- 2 years or more of IV experience
- Experience in a home care / community health setting
- Bachelor's degree of nursing
Responsibilities
- Coordinate smooth patient transitions of care to home health / home infusion pharmacy services from St. Peter’s Hospital and Samaritan Hospital
- Evaluates referrals for appropriateness for certified home health agency services and home infusion pharmacy services
- Describes services to patients/families to obtain agreement with services
- Coordinates with the hospital team, Eddy VNRA, and Empire Home Infusion Service pharmacy to ensure a smooth transition home with home health support
- Provide education to patient’s and their caregivers for prescribed home infusion therapy
- Data entry. Upload information into the electronic medical record, and ensuring referral information is complete for the admitting clinician
- Works closely with Empire Home Infusion Pharmacy to coordination all home-based services (contingent upon patient choice and insurance authorization).
- Travel will be minimal, but some travel between hospitals will be necessary.
Benefits
- Full-Time benefits (for 12-hour weekend shifts)
- Part-Time benefits (for 8-hour shifts)
- Tuition assistance
- Career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
