Location: Manhattan,NY, USA
VNS Health is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Home Health Clinic for a per diem / prn nursing job in Manhattan, New York.
Job Description & RequirementsProvides services, treatments and procedures for patients that are ordered by authorized practitioners and in accordance with agency policies and standards of clinical practice. Implements thenursing process in developing, implementing and assessing the efficacy of the care delivered and revising the plan of care, as needed. Develops and evaluates the plan of care that occurs in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver. Works under moderate supervision. • Performs initial and ongoing supervisory field visits to patients' homes to provide assessment, training support, in-home coordination and/or crisis management. Conveys any significant changes in the patient's condition, emergency intervention, or care plan changes. Reports all interventions made to the clinical manager and documents findings electronically.• Collaborates with the primary care physician and clinical team to gather the patient's medical history, medication, and other pertaining information to perform a thorough patient assessment.• Educates and reviews the paraprofessional plan of care with the Home Health Aide (HHA).• Provides Infusion Therapy such as Venous blood draws, Central line blood draws, Peripheral line placement, IV Medication administration and training PICC and Midline maintenance/dressing change in patient homes along with patient education in accordance with the physicians.• Assesses patient needs and physical status at each visit through reviewing patient health data and completing patient interviews.• Re-evaluates patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders.• Obtains and clarifies physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, informs physician promptly of significant changes in patient's condition, and provides written summary to physician within supplemental order.• Provides effective and safe teaching using patient-centered care approach for patients and their family to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs through active participation per plan of treatment goals.• Effectively and timely communicates with VNS Health's Clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care.• Prepares clinical documentation in real-time during visits and submits to the nursing department to comply with established timelines for billing optimization.• Completes all documentation legibly and applies approved abbreviations and documentation error correction practices per VNS's policy.• Coordinates discharge planning and prepares discharge summaries with patient instructions and thoroughly reports patient care needs, progress and goals when transferring care.• Applies clinical IV experience and personal touch to assist with the patient's recovery in the comfort of their own home.• Provides nursing care in accordance with VNS Health policies, practices, procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending and stretching to deliver patient care.• Transports and utilizes required medical equipment and other supplies using VNS Health designated/supplied carrying case weighing approximately 25 – 30 lbs. to and from patient's care facilities.• Travels to patient/clients' homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient.• Participates in team meetings, in-service updates, and other staff activities, as assigned.• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Licenses and Certifications: License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State requiredCPR/BLS Certification required Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing from an approved program requiredBachelor's Degree in Nursing from an approved program preferredWork Experience: Minimum of two years in a clinical background as a Registered Nurse and one-year clinical practice in specialty where appropriate (e.g., wound care, IV Therapy, etc.) requiredHome care experience in a licensed home care service agency or CHHA settings preferredWound Care, CRNI or IV Certification where appropriate preferredFeeding tube/PEG tube management, Medication pre-pour/administration, Ostomy management, Urinary catheter management preferredExceptional written and oral communication skills and strong customer service abilities to effectively interact with patients, patient family members, physicians, pharmacists and management required
VNS Health Job ID #R011445. Posted job title: Rn Home Health- Flu Clinic-Manhattan-Per Diem
About VNS HealthVNS Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 125 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us—we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of those we serve in New York and beyond.
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