OverviewVNS Health Home Care RNs redefine the standard of patient-centered care for New Yorkers while keeping them out of the crowded hospital system so they can heal and age where they are most comfortable- in their homes and community. Our nurses provide the Future of Care by meeting patients where they are. We design and deliver individualized care plans and exceptional clinical outcomes to our neighbors most in need. Be part of our 130-year history and innovative Future of Care built by visiting nurses like you.
Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities
Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 31 days and 9 paid company holidays
No employee contribution cost or annual deductible for health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your loved ones w (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life and Disability Insurance
Training: 4-weeks paid clinical orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills labs
Tuition reimbursement following 6 months and CEU credits
Employer-matched retirement savings program
Personal and financial wellness programs
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and other organizational projects
Practice independently in the community as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Deliver personalized nursing and care management to patients in their home or care facilities.
Constantly evaluate evolving patient needs and respond with plan of care adjustments.
- Assesses the physical, social and psychological needs and environmental conditions of the patient/client through professional knowledge, skills of observation, interviewing, and physical examination to develop a plan of care.
- Understands, interprets, and implements reimbursement protocols; determines the billing source for patient/client care. Consults with management on complex/unique reimbursement cases.
- Acts as the coordinator of care for the multidisciplinary team by providing and managing the care needs of patients/clients which includes making/confirming referrals to other disciplines/community agencies and ordering supplies/services and ensuring they are delivered as needed.
- Documents content and process of all services provided in accordance with government regulations/requirements, and VNS Health policies, practices, and procedures, as well as NFP requirements as appropriate. Initiates and maintains written (including clinical and progress notes) and verbal communications with team members and management to assure optimal patient/client care.
- Participates in the orientation of selected staff through ‘buddy system’ field observation of staff and feedback to appropriate staff involved in orientation process.
- Participates in selected student programs by providing guidance, training and mentoring to students.
- Provides nursing care in accordance with VNS Health policies, practices, procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending and stretching to deliver patient/client care.
- Transports and utilizes required medical equipment and other supplies using VNS Health designated/supplied carrying case weighing approximately 25 – 30 lbs. to and from patient/client homes/care facilities.
- Travels to patient/clients’ homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient/client.
- Follows work procedures in relation to established workflows.
- Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Health goals.
- Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth through attendance at in-services, training, continued formal education and select journal readership.
QualificationsLicenses and Certifications:
- License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State required
- Valid driver's license required
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing required
Work Experience:
- Minimum of one year of recent experience in maternal/child health required
- Demonstrated basic computer skills required
Pay RangeUSD $112,209.00 - USD $138,409.00 /Yr.
About UsVNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.