Overview:
Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
Responsibilities:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical assessments, develop resident care plans, and supervise Home Health Aide (HHA) staff within the Assisted Living Program. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan, and direct services to meet the needs of the residents and families within their home.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform initial, ongoing, and mandatory 6-month Uniformed Assessment System (UAS) assessments of residents.
- Develop, implement, and update Plans of Care (POC) based on assessment.
- Directly supervise and instruct Home Health Aides (HHA).
- Plan, direct, and evaluate the training for the Home Health Aide students.
- Assist the HHA students in the ability to transfer classroom knowledge to the clinical setting.
- Maintain compliance with LHCSA and NYS Department of Health regulations.
- Complete accurate clinical notes and assessments.
- Coordinate with physicians, families, and staff regarding resident condition changes and medication reconciliation.
- Develop a care plan that keeps the resident as independent as possible.
- Provide education to residents, families, and home health aides.
- Conduct bi-monthly Home Health Aide skill checks.
- Supervise and counsel nursing staff.
- Assist with the monthly medication self-administer assessments.
- Assist with monthly case management documentation.
- Assist with facilitating monthly resident care conference meetings.
- Assist with admissions and discharges to/from the Enriched Housing and Assisted Living Programs.
- Be an active member of the Quality Improvement Committee, attend quarterly meetings, and perform quality assurance audits.
- Rotate on-call schedule with other clinical staff.
- Cover for the Adult Day Healthcare RN in their absence.
- Any other tasks or duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
- 2 year/ Associate Degree - Registered Nurse; required to obtain Bachelor's degree or higher within 10 years of licensure
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years in human services or related field, preferred
Licensure/Certifications:
- NYS License as a Registered Nurse, required
- BLS Certification within 6 months from date of hire, required
Skills:
- Accountability
- Accuracy
- Adaptability
- Advocacy
- Analysis & Evaluation
- Build Relationships
- Clinical Skills
- Communication
- Computer Skills
- Customer Service
- Maintain Confidentiality
- Reading/Writing/Comprehension
- Time Management
- Responsibility
- Supervise Others
- Teaching
Physical Requirements:
- Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
- Occasional balancing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, walking, and fit testing
- Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking, and visual acuity (color, depth, perception)
- Constant
Hazards:
- Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure
Working Conditions:
- Occasional noise, and odors
Travel:
- Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.
Total Rewards:
Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:
- Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability protection
- Retirement benefits including an employer match
- And more!
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only):
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
Min:
USD $76,419.20/Yr.
Max:
USD $107,952.00/Yr.
EEO Statement (Text Only):
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.