The job below is no longer available.

You might also like

in Brewster, NY

Use left and right arrow keys to navigate

About this job

The RN is responsible for assessing and reassessing the nursing needs, including the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of clients and their families. The RN develops an appropriate and individual care plan, collaborating with the client’s primary physician as needed, and is responsible for teaching/counseling clients regarding self-care and evaluating client response to care provided. Acting as the clinical care coordinator for assigned individuals/ families, the RN initiates referrals as necessary, supervises and directs Home Companions, Home Health Aides, families, and other caregivers regarding care of the client.
 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.   Adhere to agency infection control and safety procedures by performing and documenting nursing observations, procedures, and interventions in the home according to the established care plan in a safe and competent manner.
2.   Effectively communicate and interact with clients/caregivers and families in a supportive manner.
3.   Management of client caseload and associated or other delegated work responsibilities in an effective manner within the resources of the agency and according to agency standards.
4.   Interpretation of ComForcare programs and policies as appropriate to clients and members of the community.
5.   Participates in the continuing commitment for quality care, including attendance at mandatory agency staff meetings.
 
ASSESSMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.   Initiation of the Care Plan including the securing and updating of complete and accurate physician orders on a timely basis.
2.   Development of Care Plan based on an assessment and identification of the environmental, behavioral, physical, and psychosocial needs of the client/family.
3.   Teach, coordinate, and supervise family members and other agency personnel (HHAs, companions, nurses, and administrative staff) in the care of the client.
 

REASSESSMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.   Evaluate client, family, and agency caregiver(s) response and compliance with care. Update the Care Plan to reflect changes in the client/family needs, abilities, and resources every three months.
2.   Interpret and document, on a timely basis, nursing care provided to ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies, including all client clinical records.
 

Requirements

Eighteen years of age or older
Visual and hearing capacities functioning at a level sufficient enough to provide for the supervisory and physical care needs of clients.