Description

At Health Quest Home Care, we are seeking individuals to become part of our exceptional home healthcare team. We are interested in health care staff who thrive working independently at the top of their professional licenses while being part of a coordinated home health team, and who will be part of the continuum of care at Nuvance Health. Our home health team works closely with patients’ physicians and families to provide care in the one place where our patients want to be, in the comfort of their own homes. As part of the Nuvance Health Network, our home health staff enjoy flexible schedules; continuing education options; excellent medical, dental and recreational benefits; and the support of a thorough orientation program.

Essential Responsibilities:

1.Provides care and services in accordance with the physician-ordered plan of care.

2.Makes the initial evaluation visit, evaluates patient risk for preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.

3.Initiates the plan of care, makes revisions, and updates as necessary.

4.Documents patient progression toward clinical goals for each patient, plans care conferences on his/her patients, and conducts discharge planning in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

5.Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.

6.Coordinates services with interdisciplinary care team and makes appropriate referrals to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills when appropriate.

7.Educates and empowers the patient and family/significant others for safe home management and discharge.

8.Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs, and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

9.Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.

10.Participates in onboarding other nursing personnel, peer reviews, and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.

11.Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.

12.Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, and transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.

13.Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).

14.Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

15.Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

Two (2) years’ nursing experience preferred

Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

·Basic Computer EMR skills

·NYS Driver’s License

·Proof of car insurance

License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:

·NYS RN License, BLS, other CPR Training as required

Location: Poughkeepsie-2649 South Road-Suite 220

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

FTE: 1.000000

Work Schedule: Day 8

Work Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Self-Autonomy

• Generous PTO provided

• Healthcare, Dental, 401k, etc.

• Full-Time 40 hours per week, day shift

Salary Range:

$22.25 - $41.32 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.