Location: Troy,NY, USA
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:RN Home Care - Palliative – Eddy Visiting Nurses and Rehab Association – Schenectady County, NYIf you are looking for a Palliative Care RN position to meet your schedule as full time, this could be your opportunity! We are looking for a Palliative Care experienced nurse to join our team in the home care setting, focusing on chronic disease management, as well as pain and symptom management while undergoing treatment.Eddy VNRA is a non-profit home health agency with over 100 years experience meeting the needs of patients and families in the community. We are CHAP Accredited, and are fortunate to have above industry average outcomes and patient satisfaction. Eddy VNRA is the largest home health agency in the greater Capital Region, and offers a wide range of innovative, specialty programs such as telehomecare, WOCNs, CDE, home based enhanced/palliative care and more.Position Highlights:Top Quality Care: Eddy VNRA in ranked for the eighth year within HomeCare Elite's list of top 25% home care agencies and reached top 500 four of those years!Commitment to safety: Through Trinity Health's distribution network, the team has never ran out of PPE and has increased their safety training in the face of COVIDFuture of health care: Keep patients in their homes and out of the hospital settingGrowing team: Home care is a growing specialty as more and more patients are looking to have their care done at homeQuality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life convergeAdvancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career developmentWork/Life: Independent working environment, but leadership is just a call awayFlexible schedule: Shifts have some flexibility, but ideally looking for 8am-4pm M-F with minimal weekend commitmentSupportive environment: Access to clinical nurse specialists, in-depth computer training, assistance obtaining insurance authorizations and RN supervisors who are only a phone call awayClose to home: Once orientated start and end your day at home and staying close to the communityWhat you will do:Coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care with physical/occupational/speech therapists, medical social workers, aides and dieticians.Responsibilities:Obtain health histories and document health concerns of patientsServe as a liaison to needed services and follow up on problems or concerns presented by the residentSuggest appropriate community resources to meet specific needs and enhance the client's well-beingEducate patients/caregivers about their diagnoses, medications and help them become independent with their treatments and self-management of their chronic illness(es)What you will need:Required:A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New York2 years or more of recent experience as a RN ideally in home care, ED, ICU or oncologyValid driver license and reliable vehiclePreferred:2 years or more of experience in a home care settingBachelor's degree of nursingRegistered Nurses at Eddy VNRA must possess a passion for caring for patients and demonstrate a respectful, caring, professional demeanorThe RN must have excellent time management and organizational skillsThe RN must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written and possess strong critical thinking skills to problem solvePay Range: $36.50 - $49.95Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran