Home Care Registered Nurse Overview • The Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) will provide comprehensive care to patients in their homes or facilities, ensuring quality and compassionate service. • This field-based role focuses on coordinating, implementing, and evaluating home care plans tailored to individual patient needs. • Collaborate with physicians and caregivers to update patient-centered health plans and ensure optimal care delivery. • Perform initial assessments for patients transitioning from facilities to home care, addressing acute needs effectively. • Provide direct bedside nursing and case management to minimize risks of rehospitalization and improve clinical outcomes. • Work full-time, Monday to Friday, with on-call duties one weekend per month. • Enjoy benefits such as tuition reimbursement and a retention bonus, enhancing professional growth and stability. • Collaborate with Elderplan members and referrals to deliver exceptional care in the Bronx region. Home Care Registered Nurse Key Responsibilities & Duties • Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to develop and update interdisciplinary patient-centered home health plans. • Coordinate activities involved in individual care plans, ensuring effective communication with caregivers and families. • Provide direct nursing care to patients, addressing acute needs and promoting recovery. • Case manage assigned patients to achieve positive clinical outcomes and minimize rehospitalization risks. • Collaborate with physicians to ensure comprehensive and effective care delivery. • Perform fieldwork in the Bronx region, requiring reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. • Participate in on-call duties one weekend per month, ensuring continuity of care. • Adhere to organizational policies and standards to maintain high-quality care and compliance. Home Care Registered Nurse Job Requirements • Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing; BSN strongly preferred. • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required; must pass a pharmacy test. • Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; hospital, acute, or home care experience preferred. • Proficiency in case management and interdisciplinary care planning. • Strong communication skills to collaborate with caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals. • Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license to perform fieldwork in the Bronx region. • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a field-based environment. • Ability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend on-call duties.