Registered Nurse - VNA Home Care - Full Time - DaysMohawk Valley Health System • Albany, NY, USA

Registered Nurse - VNA Home Care - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System • Albany, NY, USA

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary

Join Our Team as a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Make a Real Difference!

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking for a rewarding career outside of the hospital setting? Join our dedicated team at the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) and bring quality care directly to patients in the comfort of their homes!

As a Home Health Registered Nurse, you will :

Provide one-on-one, patient-centered care in a home setting
Perform skilled assessments, administer treatments, and educate patients and families on disease management and medications
Work independently while collaborating with a supportive multidisciplinary team
Build meaningful relationships and become a trusted advocate for your patients
Enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes work-life balance

If you’re passionate about making a difference in your community and want a career with purpose, autonomy, and flexibility, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that truly cares.

Core Job Responsibilities

Identify patient care requirements establishing personal rapport with patients and families and understanding of plan of care throughout the patient’s experience.

Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.

Promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends and family to understand disease process, medications, and self-care skills, and provide time to answer questions.

Assure quality care by adhering to therapeutic standards measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending adjustments to the patient’s needs.

The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimum patient care

Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufactures instructions troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs; maintaining equipment, inventories, and evaluating equipment and techniques.

Protect patients, employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and controlled substance regulations. Utilize universal precautions and practice at all times.

Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care personnel.

Education / Experience Requirements

Required :

Graduate of an accredited associate degree

Preferred :

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program or higher degree

One or more years of experience in a related setting

Licensure / Certification Requirements

Required :

Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse

Preferred :

Basic Life Support Certification

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 88442

Department NURSING

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 7.50

FTE 0.9375

Work Schedule VISITING NURSE

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union 4137 - NYSUT

Pay Range $33.00 - $43.46 Hourly

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