Job Information
RiseBoro Homecare Inc. Registered Nurse, Per Diem in BROOKLYN, New York
"All persons newly hired for employment by RiseBoro must provide proof of being fully vaccinated by the first day of employment, except for those who obtain an exception due to medical or religious reasons through the reasonable accommodation process."
Compensation: $150 per Assessment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Registered Nurse (RN), Per Diem works under the supervision of the Direction of Patient Services and Nursing Supervisor with the understanding that work schedules can vary significantly from week to week and that when working they are responsible for the complete care of all assigned clients within the scope of the State Registered Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of the organization. The Registered Nurse, Per Diem i s responsible and accountable for making decisions and providing care according to New York Department of Health (DOH) regulations, Human Resources Administration (HRA), Managed Care Organization (MCO), and Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) guidelines. Additionally, the Registered Nurse, Per Diem is responsible for the coordination of care for RiseBoro Homecare clients by interacting and collaborating with other members of the Homecare team to optimize patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and healthcare goals. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Coordination of resources and services for assigned caseload based on client’s needs and health conditions, working with the clients, their families, physicians, care providers, internal resources, and external partners. This must be accomplished during the initial assessment and on an ongoing basis thereafter based on re-assessment and change in clients’ needs
Complete comprehensive client assessments to implement the best plan of care for RiseBoro Homecare clients; schedule and successfully engage in home visits within appropriate time frames as required by the MLTC, MCO, HRA, and/or DOH of case referrals to complete assigned assessments
Implement the Plan of Care by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching, and supervision
Complete and maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation reflecting the assessment, examination, diagnosis, prognosis, Plan of Care, education intervention, and evaluation according to Office of the Medical Inspector General (OMIG), DOH, agency, and other regulatory requirements for assigned cases
Deliver ongoing assessment, teaching, and training to patients/caregivers that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and benefits using evidence-based nursing practice
Make recommendations regarding the continuation, modification, or termination of home care services and document them in patient records accordingly
Follow-up with appropriate agency and/ or MD regarding recommendations for service changes
Report any patient incident or complaint; initiate filling out incident or complaint forms
Notify emergency services of acute changes in the patient’s condition
Respond to emergencies and/or crises as required
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing referrals as needed
Supervise the care provided by Home Health Aides; assign duties to aides based on the client’s needs
Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams
Cooperate with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and implement a comprehensive care plan
Conduct in-service training classes for Home Health Aides, as required
Assist RiseBoro Homecare leadership with achieving organization goals, improving the quality of patient care outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Participate in quality assessment/performance improvement initiatives and meetings
Provide nursing care under RB Homecare policies, practices, procedures, and Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending, and stretching to deliver patient care
Other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Supervisor
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of healthcare practices
Demonstrated experience working with certified home health agencies strongly preferred
Strong clinical assessment skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team; ability to function effectively with minimal supervision
Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
Willing to travel throughout the city to client’s homes
Ability to be flexible and adaptable with work schedules and tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with tact and good analytic judgment; must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff in the organization
Skilled in interpersonal relationships
Excellent documentation skills, ability to meet deadlines
Ability to carry out instructions and maintain records
Ability to assume delegated authority and accountability for the care of assigned patients
Basic MS Office Suite computer skills; database entry, email, etc.
Bilingual English/Spanish speaker preferred
Ability to d emonstrate caring behaviors toward patients, family, and other caregivers
Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Demonstrated commitment/passion for serving the elderly and/or supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and/or bias (i.e., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)
COMPETENCIES
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of healthcare practices
Demonstrated experience working with certified home health agencies strongly preferred
Strong clinical assessment skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team; ability to function effectively with minimal supervision
Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
Willing to travel throughout the city to client’s homes
Ability to be flexible and adaptable with work schedules and tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with tact and good analytic judgment; must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff in the organization
Skilled in interpersonal relationships
Excellent documentation skills, ability to meet deadlines
Ability to carry out instructions and maintain records
Ability to assume delegated authority and accountability for the care of assigned patients
Basic MS Office Suite computer skills; database entry, email, etc.
Bilingual English/Spanish speaker preferred
Ability to d emonstrate caring behaviors toward patients, family, and other caregivers
Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
NYS licensed and currently registered as a Registered Professional Nurse
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in home health care preferred
Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.