Community Health Nurse (RN) en Nascentia Health

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The LHCSA Community Health Nurse is responsible for direct nursing care, coordination of care and documentation of care for agency clients in accordance with agency policies and procedures and regulatory standards of care, working under the guidance of the Clinical Operations Manager. The LHCSA Community Health Nurse communicates with internal and external referral sources (client, family, community agencies) to ensure all required information is obtained and confirmed for referral processing. The LHCSA Community Health Nurse provides clinical support to the clinical field staff, Home Health Aides and Clinical Operations Manager.

Performance Responsibilities and Standards:

1. Evaluate, process and update referrals from clients, families, and community agencies
2. Provide clinical triage for nurses and aides; answer inquiry calls from clients, families, physician offices, community agencies and insurance companies; and assist with complaint investigation
3. Take verbal orders from physician offices, requests from clients and authorizations from insurance companies regarding service provision
4. Communicate, coordinate and update clients, families, program managers and physicians as needed
5. Seek guidance, escalate issues, and communicate to Clinical Operations Manager as appropriate
6. Provide support and mentoring to new staff
7. Make home visits to perform a comprehensive assessment of client care needs, plans, provides, directs, and evaluates nursing care to ensure client needs are met
8. Develop an appropriate plan of care and aide care plan based on a comprehensive assessment that safely meets the client�s needs
9. Orients, supervises, and assesses competency of paraprofessional staff relevant to client care plans
10. Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health nursing and aide services
11. Monitor Telehealth alerts and follow up as needed with clients, clinicians, and providers
12. Assist Clinical Operations Manager with processing workflow as needed
13. Ensure documentation meets quality standards and is completed within 24 hours
14. Adhere to quality standards and participates in Quality Improvement activities
15. Promote positive relationships among referral sources, clients, families, co-workers and provide excellent customer service
16. Perform other job-related duties as directed

Qualifications:

1. Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse license
2. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited or an approved college or university acceptable to NYSDOH
3. Minimum of 1 year nursing experience and 1 year experience in a home care setting
4. Current and valid driver�s license, auto insurance and a vehicle which can be used for work
5. Self-directed with excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
6. Strong written and verbal skills with ability to manage stressful situations, including conflict management
7. Efficient and flexible in problem solving with ability to motivate and educate others
8. Ability to manage a caseload of clients and coordinate client�s care
9. Ability to take direction and maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures
10. Ability to get along with others and work as part of a team
11. Ability to use a variety of computer software (MS Office, Excel, data base and spreadsheet)

Physical Requirements:

1. Speech, visual and hearing ability sufficient to express and comprehend written and verbal communication
2. Ability to sit for periods of time in front of a computer with frequent standing and walking
3. Occasional pushing, pulling of weight 50 lbs. up to a maximum of 150 lbs.
4. Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, lifting, and carrying up to 40 lbs.
5. Ability to transfer, walk on various surfaces and climb stairs
6. Ability to transfer, walk and drive a vehicle in various weather conditions
7. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category I � Employee has tasks that routinely involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive Salary [This position is an S03 exempt position with a min-max rate of: $75,250- $87,138.92 /annually]with:

• 401K with generous Employer match
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Tuition Reimbursement for BSN after 6 months of employment
• Paid Mileage/Fleet Vehicle
• Exceptional work/life balance - no rotating shifts
• Partially funded HSA
• Employee Recognition Platform
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Extended Sick Leave
• Short/Long term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Much More!!

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About Nascentia Health:

Nascentia Health is leading the way in home care, post acute care and long-term community health. A healthcare system without walls, Nascentia is an innovator in the concept of healthcare, truly focused on the patient as a whole. By serving people in their homes, Nascentia Health is able to provide true holistic care. We can address immediate needs, help support positive long term medical and lifestyle choices that provide for better outcomes, leverage cutting edge in-home care technologies, and help avoid unnecessary visits to busy healthcare facilities.

Our employees are our greatest asset. They work hard every day to make our system amazing and are dedicated to our mission of being the premier home and community-based care system for the regions we serve. We want everyone to love what they do, be excited about coming to work, and take pride in being part of our team.

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Nascentia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Employment is contingent upon negative results of a pre-hire drug screen