FirstLight HomeCare is Growing!
We are currently looking to add a per diem RN Field Nurse to our team at our private pay home care agency. This person will join a dynamic group who strives to provide exceptional service to our clients throughout Westchester County, and occasionally Putnam and the Bronx, in the comforts of their own homes. If you have a passion for excellence with opportunities to grow, this is the place for you!
Responsibilities and Duties
- The initial client assessment to include patient assessment and the home environmental assessment
- Develops the plan of care and performs supervisory visits in the client’s place of residence.
- Daily case management, including compliance with all NY LHCSA regulatory standards
- Supervision of paraprofessional staff
- Delivery of quality aide services along with support in the recruitment and retention of staff
Qualifications and Skills
- RN currently registered and licensed to practice nursing in NY
- Experience with NY state LHCSA regulations
- Experience in dealing with Dementia is a plus
- Previous home and hospice care
- Experience in Home Health Aide training
- The applicant should be able to demonstrate maturity, professionalism and the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
- Must have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to navigate difficult / challenging situations with professionalism
- Must have some office administrative experience, specifically filing and organizational, with both paper and electronic files.
- Excellent computer and MS office skills.
- The applicant will be required to submit a complete background check, including a check of criminal and driving records along with fingerprinting and substance testing where required
- The applicant must have Valid Drivers License and a safe and reliable car
- The applicant will be required to provide an APE and PPD/Quantiferon results within the past 3 months and MMR titres.
Pay: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- Assisted living facility
- Long term care
- Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (Required)
- Dementia care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road