Registered Nurse Niagara County MSHC - North Tonawanda, United States - Catholic Health Service

Description

Salary:

USD

Facility:
Home Care Niagara County


Shift:
Shift 1


Status:
Full Time


FTE:

Bargaining Unit:
ACE Associates


Exempt from Overtime:
Exempt: Yes


Work Schedule:
Days with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation


Hours:

Summary:
Associate must be knowledgeable in professional nursing principles and practices, and competent in the provision of nursing care.

Ability to function autonomously; to make decisions, to problem solve, and to comprehend and communicate information both verbally and in writing to patients, families and caregivers, physicians, multidisciplinary team members and other community agencies.

Ability to function as a representative of the home care agency with a good understanding of services available, federal, state, and local regulations, and agency policy and procedures.

Also must be able to demonstrate familiarity of insurance reimbursement and communicate this to patient, families, caregivers and all providers.

Able to coordinate all services provided to the patient by the agency, informal supports, and community resources, and review the plan of care as needed including plan for discharge and implementation of discharge plan.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, college or university

Licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York

BSN preferred

BLS certification preferred


EXPERIENCE
Minimum one (1) year relevant experience required

Certified Home Care experience preferred

Acute medical surgical experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

Most possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Computer skills required, i.e., software appropriate to position, word, excel

Ability to prioritize

Strong assessment skills required

Ability to multi task


WORKING CONDITIONS
May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings

May be exposed to high crime areas within the community, within the county serviced by the agency

Endures exposure to weather and temperature extremes


REQNUMBER:
25284