Overview
*** $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!***
ArchCare at Home is growing in our brand new location in the Kingston Plaza! We are now seeking an experiencedLicensed Practical Nursefor the Ulster County Region.This is a Full Time opportunity with on call rotation caring for patients in their homes.
ArchCare at Homeis a certified nonprofit home health agency that delivers the highest quality care to patients of all faiths in the comfort of their own homes. Our service area includes the five boroughs of New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
Provides nursing care to patients under the direction and guidance of the registered professional nurse, consistent with standards of nursing practice, Agency philosophy, policies, goals and objectives. This is done by performing the following duties:
Essential Functions
Provides nursing care to selected patients under the direction of a registered professional nurse.
Carries out procedures and treatments according to signed physician orders and nursing plan of care.
Participates in the development, implementation and on-going nursing care plans and nursing care activities, including participation in case conferences.
Provides instructions to patients, families, and/or significant others in accordance with the registered professional nurses plan of care.
Identifies and reports changes in the patients condition and/or family situation to the physician and registered professional nurse.
Records information concisely, accurately and completely according to Agency policies, procedures and guidelines, and submits documentation in a timely manner in accord with Agency policies.
Understands and interprets Agency policies and procedures.
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels to communicate with appropriate persons, including but not limited to, the RNs assigned to the patients case, management, and physicians.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Formal Education
Associate Degree or certification equivalent
Experience
1 year
License, Registration, and/or Certification Requirement: Yes
Minimum Knowledge
Requires advanced knowledge of a specialized or technical field or a thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of a professional field.
Language Ability
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Education Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma and one year clinical experience in a medical/surgical setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
License Requirements
Current license and registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.