Chronic Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes, Disease Prevention and Control, Health Plan, Home Care, Infection Control, Maintain Compliance, Medications, Nephrostomy, Nursing Home, Ostomy, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Patient Education, Phlebotomy, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Willing to Travel, Wound Care
Job Description:
Overview:
Position: Registered Nurse – Home Health / Homecare
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Start Date: May 18, 2026
Duration: 13 weeks (Possible Extension)
Shift: Days, 8.5‑hour (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 30‑min unpaid lunch)
Hours/Week: 40 guaranteed
Job Summary:
Provide skilled home health nursing care to patients across Ulster and Dutchess Counties. The RN will manage a wide range of diagnoses and procedures, requiring strong independence and adaptability in diverse home environments. Travel is required daily (50–75 miles).
Job Duties:
- Deliver home care nursing services for patients with complex medical needs.
- Perform wound care, wound vac management, and dressing changes.
- Manage PleurX drains, nephrostomy tubes, and ostomy care.
- Provide PICC line care and dressing changes.
- Conduct blood draws and venipuncture.
- Support chronic disease management (diabetes, CHF).
- Educate patients and families on care plans, medications, and self‑management.
- Document patient care accurately, preferably using HCHB application (preferred).
- Travel daily to patient homes within Ulster and Dutchess Counties.
- Ensure compliance with infection control, safety standards, and home health regulations.