SOC Registered Nurse - Home Care - ArchCare : Job Details

Overview:

Title: Start of Care RN

ArchCare Program: ArchCare at Home

Overview:

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, its a privilege and our calling.

Benefits/Perks:

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Discounted memberships: Plum Benefits, NYSC Gym
• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars

Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate the health care needs of patients and families with consideration regarding physiological, psychological, social and environmental factors.
• Identify complete, accurate, and logical OASIS data and appropriate sequencing of diagnoses.
• Develop a care plan based on patient needs, physician orders, nursing assessment parameters and identified goals that are respectful of patient, family, community, and agency resources.
• Implement the care plan and utilize nursing judgements to modify plan as needed.
• Evaluate for and promote a safe environment for the patient and complies with JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals.
• Meet requirements for OASIS lock dates, re-certifications, and discharge timeline.
• Communicate with other health care professionals both internal and external to the organization in a manner that assures care plan coordination as well as continuity of care.

Qualifications:

• Current NYS registration to practice professional nursing
• 1 year of general nursing experience with current home health, med/surg, or critical care experience
• Drivers license, insurance, and transportation for work as required

Education:

• Associates degree in Nursing from an Accredited College/University

Job Type:Full-time

Salary: $114,000 to $118,000 per year