Per-Diem Supervising Nurse

Per-Diem Supervising Field Nurse Location: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Westchester NY Status: Per Diem- Minimum of 16 visits per month (flexible scheduling) Compensation: $120 Per visit Cooperative Home Care Associates (CHCA) is seeking experienced Supervising Field Nurses to provide clinical oversight and support for home care cases throughout the five boroughs and Westchester. Responsibilities Include:  * Conducts patient assessments as required by local, state, and federal guidelines. * Identifies patient’s needs and develops a patient plan of care in conjunction with the patient/family. * Develops a paraprofessional aide plan of care in conjunction with the patient/family and aide. * Responsible for conducting assessments and revising patient’s plan of care and paraprofessional plan of care; as necessary. * Recommends as appropriate, the use of other disciplines (e.g. physical therapist, occupational therapist, medical social, speech therapist, skilled nursing) to the physician in order to facilitate client care. * Communicates and collaborate with all members of the health care team as appropriate. * Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes in the agency’s electronic medical Record systems. * Explains all home care service policies to the client, including rates of service, billing options, HIPAA Privacy; and obtains signature of acknowledgement. * Addresses knowledge deficit relating to disease management, medication compliance and diet instructions in accordance with physician orders. * Participates in client case conferences. * Documents client accident reports as necessary. * Evaluates the performance, competency, and training needs of the paraprofessional staff.  Required Qualifications * Current NYS RN license. * Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred. * Prior home care experience required. * Current BLS certification. * Strong clinical judgment, observation, and communication skills. * Flexibility to work varied shifts, days, and weather conditions; availability for on-call. * Proficient computer/EMR skills. About CHCA Founded in 1985, Cooperative Home Care Associates (CHCA) is a licensed home health care services agency employing more than 1,700 home care workers, 98% of whom are Latina or African American women. As the largest worker-owned cooperative in the U.S., CHCA provides employees the opportunity to become worker-owners. We are proud to be one of the largest private-sector employers in the South Bronx and one of the largest women- and minority-owned businesses in NYC. At CHCA, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.