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VNA of Albany
Registered Nurse ($15,000 Sign On Bonus)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$88,138 / year median in New York
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Registered Nurse ($15,000 Sign On Bonus) 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Warrensburg, NY $38.11
- $46.35 an hour
- Full-time VNA of Albany 7 reviews $38.11
- $46.35 an hour
- Full-time Full Time
- Registered Nurse
ABOUT US VNA
of Albany is a certified home health care agency providing skilled nursing care, rehabilitative services (physical, occupational, speech pathology therapies), and medical social work to individuals in the comfort of their homes. VNA of Albany is proud to be the oldest continually operating home healthcare agency in New York State. We are looking for talented and dedicated R.N.s to serve patients in their homes. Come join a team that cares!JOB SUMMARY
Assesses patient's physical, mental, emotional, socioeconomic, financial, spiritual, cultural, and environmental factors, which affect health status and the person's ability to cope with illness and/or disability. Identifies patient problems based on assessment and works with the patient and caregivers to develop, implement, revise and evaluate a plan for care including other disciplines and community services considering resources available to the patient. Makes appropriate referrals in consultation with the primary Medical Practitioner. Serves as case manager. Provides direct nursing skills under the direction of an authorized Medical Practitioner including health teaching, health counseling, and patient care (i.e. infusion therapy, wound care, collection of laboratory tests, medication orders, medication administration, and reconciliation etc.). Provides health education specific to the needs of the patient and caregivers to enable them to reach their maximum level of independence and well being during the episode of care. This education takes into consideration their ability to learn, their cultural/spiritual background and their motivation to learn. Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of teaching methods and patient/caregiver response to teaching. Evaluates the patient's responses to care and treatment, documents and reports significant changes to the primary Medical Practitioner. Utilizes Standard Precautions and appropriate infection control techniques to prevent/control transmission of infection to patients or staff. Maintains the confidentiality of patient medical and financial information. Protects patient records from loss, damage and unauthorized access. Provides instruction, training, guidance and timely supervision to LPN's, HHA's. Coordinates care of the patient with LPN's and HHA's in case conferences, establishes the HHA's and LPN's plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate. Maintains timely, accurate documentation of patient care, communication, medical orders, referrals, progress summaries, supplies requisitions and all other patient care related paperwork. Completes admission paperwork within the same business day, but no later than 12 midnight of the visit day. Completes OASIS assessments based on requirements. Provides 24-hour nursing coverage of patients by participation in on-call, weekend, holiday and shift rotation as needed. Maintains own professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences including current research and literature in the nursing practice. Assists with the orientation and/or guidance of new staff members, students, Board members and other selected individuals. Maintains awareness of and follows Agency policies and procedures. Contributes to the attainment of Agency goals and objectives. Consistently meets productivity standards set by the Department. Contributes to the improvement activities of the Agency by participation in Performance Improvement activities and in identification of activities/resources requiring updating and/or further research. Performs related tasks as requested.QUALIFICATIONS
Current NY State R.N. License A minimum of 1 year of recent experience in geriatric care Home Care experience desirable VNA of Albany is proud to offer excellent compensation and benefit VNA of Albany provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$38.11- $46.