Registered Nurse South Traditional Home Care MSHC

Ability to function autonomously; to make decisions, to problem solve, and to comprehend and communicate information both verbally and in writing to patients, families and caregivers, physicians, multidisciplinary team members and other community agencies. Able to coordinate all services provided to the patient by the agency, informal supports, and community resources, and review the plan of care as needed including plan for discharge and implementation of discharge plan.

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

8:00am - 4:00pm

Summary:

Associate must be knowledgeable in professional nursing principles and practices, and competent in the provision of nursing care. Ability to function autonomously; to make decisions, to problem solve, and to comprehend and communicate information both verbally and in writing to patients, families and caregivers, physicians, multidisciplinary team members and other community agencies. Ability to function as a representative of the home care agency with a good understanding of services available, federal, state, and local regulations, and agency policy and procedures. Also must be able to demonstrate familiarity of insurance reimbursement and communicate this to patient, families, caregivers and all providers. Able to coordinate all services provided to the patient by the agency, informal supports, and community resources, and review the plan of care as needed including plan for discharge and implementation of discharge plan.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, college or university required
• Licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York
• BSN preferred.
• BLS Certification Preferred
• OASIS Certified Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one (1) year relevant experience required
• One year experience in a Home Health Agency (CHHA, LTHHC, or Hospice)required
• Acute medical surgical experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Certified Home Health Agencies
• Demonstrates proficiency in the home care IT System
• Possesses the ability to transfer knowledge/teach clinicians.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings
• May be exposed to high crime areas within the community, within the county serviced by the agency
• Endures exposure to weather and temperature extremes