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 the Bronx. 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)
Responsibilities:
- 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
