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Registered Nurse, Home Care
WMCHealth • Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 • Posted 30+ days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $42.75-$64.88/hr • Mid Level
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The Registered Nurse in Home Care at MidHudson Regional Home Health is responsible for integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical experience to provide nursing care to assigned patients. This role involves independently assessing, planning, and evaluating patients, utilizing the nursing process to guide practice. The RN works in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, NY State Nurse Practice Act, and the philosophy of nursing at WMCHealth.
Responsibilities
- Completes a thorough patient assessment addressing all pathophysiologic and psychosocial needs.
- Identifies key nursing diagnosis from the assessment data.
- Prioritizes nursing diagnoses with consideration of cultural/religious/spiritual needs.
- Establishes data-driven individualized plan-of-care.
- Implements individualized plan-of-care/discharge plan including coordination with other disciplines.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills in adapting plan-of-care in response to changes in patient needs.
- Evaluates outcomes of plan-of-care and alters plan as needed.
- Recognizes and intervenes in situations related to patient safety.
- Organizes and prioritizes work assignments based on the patient needs and acuity.
- Demonstrates ability to make effective nursing judgments.
- Documents patient's progress legibly and in a timely manner.
- Documents nursing interventions and patient responses in accordance with hospital policy.
- Advocates for patient well-being.
- Communicates patient data in clear, concise and timely manner.
- Identifies and evaluates the patient's and family's learning needs, abilities and readiness to learn.
- Delegates and supervises patient care appropriately.
- Functions as a charge nurse according to protocol.
- Participates in unit based QI projects and initiates a unit specific project related to clinical care of the patients.
- Administers medications safely including preparation, pre and post assessment, and monitoring of patient's responses.
Qualifications
Required
- One year of acute care experience or related experience
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse
- Certified in Basic Life Support
About WMCHealth
Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is a prominent healthcare system in the Hudson Valley region with nine hospitals on seven campuses. They provide a wide range of services, including trauma care, burn treatment, children's healthcare, and specialized institutes and centers, as well as mental health services and homecare. WMCHealth is dedicated to transforming healthcare and prioritizing patient well-being through a Culture of Care.
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse, Home Care
Company: MidHudson Regional Home Health
City/State: Poughkeepsie, NY
Category: Home Health
Department: Home Care-Certified
Union: Yes
Union Name: 1199
Position: Full Time
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30 pm and weekends
Shift: Day, Weekend
Req #: 39501
Posted Date: Jun 18, 2024
Hiring Range: 42.7510-64.881 HR
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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/26607) Internal Applicant link
Job Details:
A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager.The RN uses patient assessment to guide nursing care as defined by agency policy
Responsibilities:
+ Initiates the plan of care, makes revisions, and updates as necessary.
+ Follows evidence-based clinical practice guidelines incorporating case management principles for care coordination oversight.
+ Develops and implements a plan of care based on evidence-based guidelines, incorporating patient-centered goals.
+ Communicates/Coordinates services with MD, patient, caregiver, interdisciplinary care team and makes appropriate referrals to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills timely when appropriate. Evaluates progress toward patient-centered goals weekly and revises plan when needed.
+ Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition.
+ Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with agency and regulatory policy guidance.
+ Assignment of HHA , Completion of HHA Duty sheet, and supervision per regulatory requirement.
+ Submits complete and accurate daily activity sheets.
+ Coordinates with Insurance rep for insurance authorization as needed.
+ Delivers Notices of Non coverage for Medicare Patients (HHABN, NOMNNC,DENC) according to agency policy.
+ Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.
+ Participates in onboarding other nursing personnel, peer reviews, and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
+ Identifies and reports all potentially unsafe situations, which could cause harm to patients/staff to manager to establish actions to minimize risks/harm.
+ Accepts assignments willingly. Travels to all geographical areas.
+ Documents patient progression toward clinical goals for each patient, plans care conferences on his/her patients, and conducts discharge planning in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
+ Performsmedication reconciliation and management practices in accordance with agency policy and documents in the medical record.
+ Educates and empowers the patient and family/significant others for safe home management and discharge.
+ Takes on call duty nights, weekends, and holiday as assigned.
+ Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
+ Maintains WMC mission, vision and values.
+ Performs other duties as required.
Experience:
+ One year of acute care experience or related experience.
Education:
+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licenses/Certifications:
+ Current licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse.
+ Certified in Basic Life Support.
+ Other certifications as required in specialty area.
+ NY State Driver's License.
OTHER
+ If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
+ Must possess excellent customer service skills.
About Us:
MidHudson Regional Home Health
Apply Now
External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/26607) Internal Applicant link
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Company: MidHudson Regional Home Health
City/State: Poughkeepsie, NY
Category: Home Health
Department: Home Care-Certified
Union: Yes
Union Name: 1199
Position: Full Time
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30 pm and weekends
Shift: Day, Weekend
Req #: 39501
Posted Date: Jun 18, 2024
Hiring Range: 42.7510-64.881 HR
Apply Now
External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/26607) Internal Applicant link
Job Details:
A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager.The RN uses patient assessment to guide nursing care as defined by agency policy
Responsibilities:
+ Initiates the plan of care, makes revisions, and updates as necessary.
+ Follows evidence-based clinical practice guidelines incorporating case management principles for care coordination oversight.
+ Develops and implements a plan of care based on evidence-based guidelines, incorporating patient-centered goals.
+ Communicates/Coordinates services with MD, patient, caregiver, interdisciplinary care team and makes appropriate referrals to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills timely when appropriate. Evaluates progress toward patient-centered goals weekly and revises plan when needed.
+ Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition.
+ Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with agency and regulatory policy guidance.
+ Assignment of HHA , Completion of HHA Duty sheet, and supervision per regulatory requirement.
+ Submits complete and accurate daily activity sheets.
+ Coordinates with Insurance rep for insurance authorization as needed.
+ Delivers Notices of Non coverage for Medicare Patients (HHABN, NOMNNC,DENC) according to agency policy.
+ Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.
+ Participates in onboarding other nursing personnel, peer reviews, and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
+ Identifies and reports all potentially unsafe situations, which could cause harm to patients/staff to manager to establish actions to minimize risks/harm.
+ Accepts assignments willingly. Travels to all geographical areas.
+ Documents patient progression toward clinical goals for each patient, plans care conferences on his/her patients, and conducts discharge planning in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
+ Performsmedication reconciliation and management practices in accordance with agency policy and documents in the medical record.
+ Educates and empowers the patient and family/significant others for safe home management and discharge.
+ Takes on call duty nights, weekends, and holiday as assigned.
+ Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
+ Maintains WMC mission, vision and values.
+ Performs other duties as required.
Experience:
+ One year of acute care experience or related experience.
Education:
+ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licenses/Certifications:
+ Current licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse.
+ Certified in Basic Life Support.
+ Other certifications as required in specialty area.
+ NY State Driver's License.
OTHER
+ If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
+ Must possess excellent customer service skills.
About Us:
MidHudson Regional Home Health
Apply Now
External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/26607) Internal Applicant link
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Hiring Events (https://wmchealthjobs.org/job-events-list/)
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