Registered Nurse, Hospice Home Care - Bronx, NY
Company: VNS Health
Location: Bronx
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewVNS Health Hospice RNs provide holistic end-of-life care
to New Yorkers so they can be cared for in their final moments
surrounded by family and friends, in the familiar comfort of home.
Our hospice team is known as VNS Health's most patient nurses who
educate family members on topics like disease progression, wound
care, and medication, while delivering personalized nursing plans.
Hospice nurses provide comprehensive clinical care as part of an
interdisciplinary team that includes dieticians, spiritual care
counselors, and bereavement specialists. In Hospice, our nurses use
integrity to follow patients' wishes, agility to adapt to changing
needs, and empathy to guide families through emotionally
challenging times. Be part of our 130-year history and innovative
Future of Care built by visiting nurses like
you.Compensation:$104,868.00 - $130,268.00 AnnualWhat We
Provide
- Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities
- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 31 days of paid time
off and 9 paid company holidays
- Health insurance for you and your loved ones with no annual
deductible or contribution cost (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life and
Disability Insurance
- This role is represented by a collective bargaining agreement
through the United Federation of Teachers (UFT)
- Employer-matched retirement savings program
- Personal and financial wellness programs
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and
dependent care
- Comprehensive training including 4-week paid clinical
orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills development
- Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits,
and advancement opportunities
- Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and other
organizational projects
- Industry leading technology to help you make informed decisions
and deliver quality care What You Will Do
- Deliver personalized nursing and care management by constantly
evaluating the evolving patient needs and adjusting the plan of
care
- Initiate quality-driven care coordination by communicating
within the VNS Health interdisciplinary team and across providers
and other resources to deliver the plan of care effectively and
efficiently
- Practice independently in the community, traveling to patients'
homes or care facilities, using effective time management and
agility to manage weekly caseload and other duties
- Think critically to proactively organize, plan, and obtain
supplies and equipment needed for patient care
- Complete individualized comprehensive assessments and related
documentation, including but not limited to social determinants of
health, OASIS assessments, wound care, and reporting vital sign
changes
- Use technology, including a tablet computer, phone, and other
systems to coordinate and maintain accurate and up-to-date
electronic medical records (EMRs) for patients in the
community
- Provide empowering education and support to patients and their
families to help them understand and navigate end of life treatment
Qualifications
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York
State
- Minimum of one year nursing experience in a medical, surgical,
or hospice environment
- Valid driver's license or NYS Non-Driver photo ID card may be
required
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be able to walk up and down steps to access patient
residences and transport required supplies weighing approximately
25-30 lbs.
Keywords: VNS Health, White Plains , Registered Nurse, Hospice Home Care - Bronx, NY, Healthcare , Bronx, New York
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