Accordcare is a leading home care agency who really cares about their employees by offering great benefits with paid time off. We are looking to add to our growing family of professional employees.
Now Hiring RN in Nassau County, NY and Surrounding areas
Starting Pay: $65
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN WORKING FOR ACCORDCARE:
- Supportive working environment
- Weekly pay
- Autonomy
- Competitive compensation
- Strong clinical leadership
- Daily opportunities to support patients who want the opportunity to have their care delivered in the comfort of their home.
POSITION SUMMARY
The RN will work shifts and provide the highest quality of care to clients utilizing the Plan of Care provided to ensure client’s needs are met in relation to safety, well-being and satisfaction. Bilingual Spanish speaking is a HUGE plus but not needed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides safe and effective personal care for the client based on individualized Plan of Care prepared by nurse and available in the client’s home.
- Drives/escorts client to and from appointments/activities as requested, resulting in a safe and timely transport
- Provides prompt communication of changes in client medical status/emergencies to Nurse Supervisor resulting in effective management of cases.
- Provides safe and effective nursing and personal care for the client, based on the nursing scope of practice and individualized Plan of Care in conjunction with Nurse Supervisor/Manager of Clinical Practice. May include, but not limited to, medication administration, transferring & positioning client, catheter care, effective communication with the client, family, and Nursing Supervisor.
- Drives/escorts clients to and from appointments/activities as requested, resulting in a safe and timely transport.
- Occasionally completes client assessments and supervisory visits.
- Demonstrate empathy, caring and self-confidence; ability to pay attention to details resulting in thorough follow through; anticipate problems in advance and know whether to diffuse or escalate; prioritize and demonstrate a sense of urgency.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Current New York RN license
- MUST have at least 1 year experience working in Med-Surg or Geriatric nursing.
- Excellent communication skills; team player; interpersonal skills; good collaboration skills; customer service skills; ability to use the electronic health record for documentation and communication regarding client care.
- Must be COVID vaccinated