What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Field Supervisor position at FirstLight HomeCare of Westchester?
FirstLight HomeCare is Growing!
We are currently looking to add a per diem RN Field Nurse to our team at our private pay home care agency. This person will join a dynamic group, who strive to provide exceptional service to our clients throughout Westchester County and occasionally Putnam and the Bronx, in the comforts of their own homes. If you have a passion for excellence with opportunities to grow, this is the place for you!
Responsibilities and Duties
- The initial client assessment to include patient assessment and the home environmental assessment
- Develops the plan of care and performs supervisory visits in the client’s place of residence.
- Daily case management, including compliance with all NY LHCSA regulatory standards
- Supervision of paraprofessional staff
- Delivery of quality aide services along with support in the recruitment and retention of staff
Qualifications and Skills
- RN currently registered and licensed to practice nursing in NY
- Experience with NY state LHCSA regulations
- Experience in dealing with Dementia is a plus
- Previous home and hospice care
- Experience in Home Health Aide training
- The applicant should be able to demonstrate maturity, professionalism and the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
- Must have excellent telephone and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to navigate difficult / challenging situations with professionalism
- Must have some office administrative experience, specifically filing and organizational, with both paper and electronic files.
- Excellent computer and MS office skills.
- The applicant will be required to submit a complete background check, including a check of criminal and driving records along with fingerprinting and substance testing where required
- The applicant must have Valid Drivers License and a safe and reliable car
- The applicant will be required to provide an APE and PPD/Quantiferon results within the past 3 months and MMR titres.
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work setting:
- Long term care
COVID-19 considerations:
Providing employees with the PPE they need Offering COVID-19 specific training Implementing any and all procedures for handling COVID-19 patients to keep our caregivers safe.
Application Question(s):
- Are you covid vaccinated?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (Required)
- Dementia care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $35 - $55
