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Regional Home Care Nurse Queens

HOURS:  M-F  8:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Weekend Rotation 

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Regional Home Care Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients in their homes, as referred by partner organizations or internal programs. This nurse will conduct routine visits to perform wound care, administer medications, and complete general health assessments as requested by the organization. The role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to work independently, and a patient-centered approach to care.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform routine home visits to deliver clinical services, including:

• Wound care management and dressing changes

• Medication administration and reconciliation

• General health and functional assessments as directed

Provide nursing care in accordance with the individualized care plan, physician orders, and best clinical practices.

Assess patient conditions and monitor changes in health status, promptly communicating updates to the care team and physician as needed.

Collaborate with partner organizations, care coordinators, and internal departments to meet patient needs.

Educate patients and caregivers on condition management, medication adherence, wound care, and safety in the home environment.

Ensure timely and accurate documentation using the organization's electronic health record system.

Adhere to all clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and infection control guidelines.

Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and clinical meetings as needed.

Travel between patient homes throughout the designated service area.

Designated Areas

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education: Degree from an NLN-accredited nursing school (RN, BSN preferred).

Experience: At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience, including 1-2 years in home care or a similar healthcare setting preferred.

Licensure: Current active and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in New York State.

Skills: Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to manage multiple participant cases effectively.

Additional Requirements:

Available for Weekends / nights coverage as needed.

Ability to travel to participants’ homes and work in varying environmental conditions.

Proficiency with computers and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Experience with long-term care or managed care systems beneficial.

Vehicle and current New York State driver's license preferred.

Physical Requirements

Individuals must be able to sustain certain physical requirements essential to the job. This includes, but is not limited to:

Standing – Duration of up to 6 hours a day.

Sitting/Stationary Positions – Sedentary position in duration of up to 6-8 hours a day for consecutive hours/periods.

Lifting/Push/Pull—Up to 50 pounds of equipment, baggage, supplies, and the ability to lift patients safely and using OSHA guidelines, etc.

Bending/Squatting – Must be able to safely bend or squat to care for patients, use medical supplies, etc.

Stairs/Steps/Walking/Climbing – Must be able to safely maneuver stairs, climb up/down, and walk to access work areas. The position requires the individual to be able to travel and walk between sites/locations and work areas throughout the day.

Agility/Fine Motor Skills - Must demonstrate agility and fine motor skills to operate and activate equipment, devices, instruments, and tools (ie. typing, use of medical supplies, equipment, etc.)

Sight/Visual Requirements – Must be able to visually assess patients, read orders, type/write documentation, etc., with accuracy.

Audio Hearing and Motor Skills (Language) Requirements—The candidate Must be able to listen attentively, document information from patients, community members, providers, etc., and accurately process intake information through audio processing. In addition, the candidate must be able to speak comfortably and clearly with language and motor skills so that customers can understand the individual.

Cognitive Ability – Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making, reasonableness, cognitive ability, rational processing, and analysis to satisfy essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer:  Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

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