Location: Brooklyn,NY, USA
Wellness Nurse - LHCSA
Brooklyn, NY
*Salary: up to $32/hr (based on experience)*
Requirements:
Must have a New York State RN License Must have prior experience in patient care setting Must have experience in a home care agency, and strong knowledge of regulations Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state, and local regulations Demonstrates knowledge of good assessment skills Possesses written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care
Responsibilities Inlcude: Identifying the continuous needs and services for patients, working to deliver the highest standards of services Ensuring appropriate follow-up, assessment, and documentation for any changes in the healthcare services and status of patients Conducting wellness visits Takes the lead in maintaining regular communication with the patients' family or responsible party, contacting the patients' attending physician when necessary Responsible for overseeing the general medical health of the patients, ensuring monthly checks for weights, vital signs, etc In addition, they assist in maintaining wellness files in accordance with company policies and state and federal regulations, and are responsible for the maintenance of medical supplies and emergency kits
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