Home Care Nurse

**National Licensed Home Care Agency (LHCSA) is seeking an RN on a full time basis to see patients in Nassau County and the border of Queens.**

**Very small case load 3 + patients per day.**

**Great opportunity for New Grad who is fluent in Spanish seeking the flexibility of being in the field**

**Responsibilities**:

- Assesses the patient/family situation for nursing and health related problems.
- Provides nursing care to patients requiring part time or intermittent professional nursing care at home.
- Develops and coordinates the plan of care specific to the needs of individual patients in conjunction with all health team members.
- Instructs and supervise patients, caregivers, LPNs, and home health aides in aspects of patient care as appropriate.
- Reports significant conditions/symptoms to the patient’s physician and modifies the plan of care accordingly.
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Educates the patient/family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care.
- Consults with and refers to other professionals or agencies in the community concerning patient needs
- Interprets to patient/families Agency policies, procedures and federal/state/local laws and regulations affecting service or entitlements.
- Documents, on a timely basis, all nursing service provided to patients as well as periodic reports to coordinate care and remain in compliance with state/federal regulations.
- Systematically plans for discharge from service.
- Effectively manages document flow and confidentiality of patient records as per Agency policy.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of and adherence to agency policy as well as state/federal regulations governing home care service.
- Participates in program evaluation, research, educational programs and other agency activities as appropriate.
- Maintains sufficient service productivity to meet agency goals and objectives.
- Participates in activities to enhance professional growth.
- Participates in the orientation of new staff.
- Participates in the student nurse program as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York.
- Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in the home setting.
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Able to drive with automobile in good working order and available for use in the field.
- Ability to master basic computer skills.

Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Standard shift:

- Day shift

Weekly schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person