RN Home Health

Job Description

The Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs homecare services and is experiences in nursing, with empathy on community health education/ experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Responsibilities:

Administer nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled patients

Diagnose and establish patient treatment plans

Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior

Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care

Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention

Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities

Maintain accurate patient medical records

Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members

Regularly evaluates patient nursing needs

Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions as patient status needs

Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care

Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior discharge of the patient

Qualifications:

Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state

Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing

Maintains current CPR certification

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order

Minimum two years of experience, at least one which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred

Self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision

Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, nursing skills per competency checklist

Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently

Responsible for supervising Home Health Aides

Prolonged or considerable standing or walking

Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to life supplies and equipment

Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields

Familiarity with medical software and equipment

Ability to build rapport with patients

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmentCompany Description

Extended Homecare of NY is a leading provider of home health and home concierge care services. We provide personalized, professional care for patients in the comfort of their homes.

Our services include home companions, skilled nursing, pediatric care, post-op care and specialized therapy services.