Registered Nurse, Per Diem - RiseBoro Homecare : Job Details

Organizational Overview RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.Here are some highlights:Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.Affordable Housing : RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.RiseBoro's mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don't determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power.If you're interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate's experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.Purpose of Position : 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 is 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.Schedule: Monday – Friday (Day Shift)Salary Range : $150 per assessmentRoles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties: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' needsComplete 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 assessmentsImplement the Plan of Care by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching, and supervisionComplete 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 casesDeliver ongoing assessment, teaching, and training to patients/caregivers that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and benefits using evidence-based nursing practiceMake recommendations regarding the continuation, modification, or termination of home care services and document them in patient records accordinglyFollow-up with appropriate agency and/ or MD regarding recommendations for service changesReport any patient incident or complaint; initiate filling out incident or complaint formsNotify emergency services of acute changes in the patient's conditionRespond to emergencies and/or crises as requiredInitiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing referrals as neededSupervise the care provided by Home Health Aides; assign duties to aides based on the client's needsCooperate with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and implement a comprehensive care planConduct in-service training classes for Home Health Aides, as requiredAssist 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 meetingsProvide 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 careOther related duties and special projects as assigned by the SupervisorRequired Skills/QualificationsNYS licensed and currently registered as a Registered Professional NurseBasic Cardiac Life Support certificateBasic MS Office Suite computer skills; database entry, email, etc.Skills, Knowledge & AbilitiesA minimum of two (2) years of experience in home health care preferredBilingual English/Spanish speaker preferredDemonstrated comprehensive knowledge of healthcare practicesStrong clinical assessment skillsAbility to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentialityAbility to work independently and collaborate with a team; ability to function effectively with minimal supervisionExcellent organizational, and time management skills with strong attention to detail in recordkeepingWilling to travel throughout the city to client's homesAbility to be flexible and adaptable with work schedules and tasksExcellent 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 organizationCommitment to RiseBoro's mission, vision, and valuesAbility to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communitiesDemonstrated 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.)The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.EEOO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONIt 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.