Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - $2,004 per week in Brooklyn, NY

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Home Health Duration: 260 days Shift: 2x3 days Hours per Shift: Not specified Experience: Two (2) years of experience in a home setting within the last fifteen (15) years. License: Current RN Licensure in Client Certifications: BLS required before the start date Must-Have: - Recent experience conducting comprehensive assessments of patients - Ability to work with technology in the workplace - Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general professional nursing - Familiarity with state and agency laws and regulations governing professional nursing practices - Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills - Ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-generational consumers - Sensitivity to the concerns of others - Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment - Strong ability to work independently Description: This position requires the ability to review health status questions and make evaluations and determinations based on criteria for enrollment. Candidates will perform initial in-home pre-evaluations of patients, evaluating health status, strengths, care needs, and preferences. They will guide the development of individualized long-term care service plans. The role involves reviewing medical documentation and/or health referral forms relevant to the case. Evaluation data must be entered into an electronic evaluation form and transmitted as required. Candidates will document concerns, conflicting information, and other issues that arise during the evaluation process. Emphasis is placed on continuity of care to reduce or eliminate fragmentation, duplication, and gaps in treatment plans. Professionals will discuss health care options, needed supports, service vendor options, and waiver options with consumers. Initiating communication between the designated center and eligible consumers for enrollment into a managed care health plan is also required. Enhanced communication and collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary care team members are essential to improve care coordination and facilitate service delivery. Quality review data must be collected and any required documentation recorded in the case notes. Candidates will identify opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention. A comprehensive working knowledge of community resources, payor requirements, and network services is necessary for the target population. All standards established for the position must be met as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template. Additional duties may be assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or project management.