Full-Time Home Care RN (Mon-Fri, 38.5hrs/week), Bronx, NY

FlexStaff is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our clients team, a large home health care company. In this position you would be serving individuals in the Bronx. If you are a compassionate and skilled RN looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in their homes, we invite you to apply for the Coordinator of Care position and join this team of dedicated healthcare professionals.

This is a full-time direct hire position. Monday-Friday, 38.5hrs/week

Salary 95k-110k plus 15k sign on bonus!

The Coordinator of Care is a vital member of the team responsible for managing all aspects of patient care related to services provided in the home. This includes conducting home visits, completing required documentation, communication with Primary Care Physicians, updating medication profiles, coordinating care with other healthcare disciplines, and participating in case conferences with supervisors.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of New York (NYS).
• Prior experience in home care is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Six months of nursing experience

Essential Job Duties:

• Conduct home care assessments to determine patient eligibility for services.
• Complete comprehensive assessments using HCHB for patients appropriate for home care.
• Develop and implement individualized Plans of Care based on thorough physical, psycho-social, and environmental assessments, in collaboration with the patient's family and physician.
• Provide skilled nursing care, including wound care, injections, medication management, disease management, and more, as specified in the 485-Plan of Treatment.
• Orient and supervise home health aide personnel in compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain accurate documentation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions according to the plan of care.
• Identify the need for evaluation by other healthcare disciplines (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, speech therapy, and nutrition).
• Monitor and document changes in the patient's clinical, psychological, and functional status.
• Collaborate with physicians to report, clarify, or obtain orders for medication changes/additions, treatment adjustments, changes in visit frequencies, additional services, and supply or equipment requests.
• Document and complete all assessment visits within 48 hours of the assessment date.
• Conduct discharge planning activities and communicate anticipated discharge dates to patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, as required.