Pediatric Field Registered Nurse

Pediatric Field Registered Nurse - Bronx, NY (#3228)

Location: Bronx, New York (Five-Star Rated Home Care Facility)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $105,000 - $110,000 annually

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview:

Deliver specialized pediatric nursing care in home settings for a five-star rated facility renowned for exceptional patient care. This field role empowers you to build meaningful patient relationships while working autonomously.

Job Description ofField Registered Nurse:

The Coordinator of Care is a Registered Professional Nurse who will manage all aspects of patient care related to services provided in the home. This would include conducting home visits, completion of all required documentation, communication with PCP, completion of 485 and all interim orders, update medication profile, care coordination with other disciplines, review and completion of case communication notes, daily review of follow-up items and incomplete documentation items noted in HCHB, and participation in case conferencing with the respective supervisor.

Responsibilities of Field Registered Nurse:

• Performs a home care assessment to determine the patient's eligibility for services.
• If not eligible/appropriate for home care services COC will indicate not admitted in the system and the reason for the determination.
• If appropriate for home care services, the COC will complete a comprehensive assessment utilizing HCHB.
• In conjunction with the patient's family and physician, develop and implement the Plan of Care based upon a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment.
• Provides skilled nursing care as described in the 485-Plan of Treatment, such as, but not limited to, wound care, injections, prepour/prefill of medications, disease management, medication management, etc..
• Documents in HCHB Clinical Software all assessments, treatments, and services provided and patient response to the treatment plan.
• Case manages respective caseload, which includes, but is not limited to, ongoing communication with MD, case conferencing with supervisor, obtaining updates from interdisciplinary team, completion of interim orders, updating of patient profile, conducting recertification assessments, etc.
• Documents and completes all assessment visits within 48 hours of the assessment date.
• At the start of each workday, will review any incomplete/follow-up items upon logging in to HCHB. Will immediately address and prioritize these items prior to conducting visits for the day. This may include new SOCs, ROC, and changes in SOC dates, documents requiring completion, etc. In addition, the COC will check twice during the workday to see if additional follow-up/outstanding documents require attention or action.
• Completes 60-day summary on recertification 485, locator 22 area.
• Conducts discharge planning activities and identifies when the patient has achieved goals. Will communicate in advance the anticipated discharge date to the patient, family, physician, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, as indicated.
• Observes principles of Infection Control and adheres to standard precautions at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s/Bachelor’s in Nursing
• Licensure: Active NY RN License + Valid Driver’s License (be able to drive)
• Experience: Minimum 6 months of clinical experience
• Technical Skills: Home Care Home Base EMR proficiency
• Soft Skills: Compassion, adaptability, and family education expertise

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $105,000 - $110,000 annually
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• 4 weeks vacation + 5 personal days + 8 sick days/year
• $15,000 sign-on bonus (paid after 15 months)
• Work Schedule: Full-time position.
• Impactful Work: Shape outcomes for vulnerable pediatric patients