A premier health services network in New York City is actively seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Maternal Care Homecare team in Queens. In this role, the Registered Nurse (RN) will provide healthcare services in patients’ homes, caring for post-partum mothers, infants and/or pediatric patients who were recently discharged from the hospital and need additional care in the home.
About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: 13-week contract
- Hours: 9am to 5pm
- Setting: Homecare (in the field)
- Provide mother/pediatric and/or caregiver with teaching and involve them in assessment activities
- Provide patient assessments and develop a plan of treatment and care with ongoing evaluation of patient/family needs for other services
- Evaluate patient's response to plan of care and revise as necessary
- Provide teaching on disease and medication management
- Authorize & coordinate all service, including nursing, rehab, respiratory therapy, nutritional services, equipment, professional and non-professional staffing and support services
- Maintain current, complete, and appropriate documentation in the patient care record
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of Acute Care experience
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Active NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BLS and PALS certifications
- Experience in a Home Care, Maternal & Child Care, and/or Pediatrics role setting
- Maternal Child Home Health experience
- Competent in the knowledge of safe administration and teaching medications.
Desired Skills:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
