LHCSA Registered Nurse (Per-Diem)

Started in 2016, FreedomCare is a Healthcare company that is innovating and revolutionizing the way home care is delivered. We bring dignity and support to patients needing care in their homes and to the caregivers who care for them. We’re the largest consumer-directed home care agency in NY State and are continually expanding our areas of focus including operations in other states and tech-based innovations.  

We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:

• Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)
• Own It (Drive and ownership)
• Do the Right Thing (High integrity)
• Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)

Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for a Registered Nurse for our Licensed Home Care team.

Department & Position Overview:

Provides professional nursing care and services to agency’s clients according to Physician’s orders, nursing standards of practice and the agency’s policy and procedures- In Patients Home (the 5 Boroughs). Knowledge in Licensed Home Care Service Agencies. 

Every Day You Will:

• Provides care and services according to scope and standards of Nursing Practice and adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Respects client and employee rights and privacy, ensure the security of protected information, practices in an ethical manner and is compliant to the agency’s compliance program and privacy policy 
• Follows the agency’s policy and procedure regarding infection control measures through proper handwashing, bag technique, use of Personal Protective Equipment, principles of aseptic technique, exposure control/reporting, care of equipment, safe needle technique and other protocols consistent with agency’s infection control program
• Assesses and regularly reassesses the client’s needs and his/her response to care, treatment and education
• Develops implements, evaluates, revises, and provides input to the client’s plan of care to include the physician’s plan of treatment, problem list, nursing care plan and the aide’s plan of care. Provides care according to the plan of care 
• Completes all client documentation, to include written records, reports, and notes in accordance with agency policy and procedure following client visits or contacts in an accurate, timely, complete, concise and legible manner
• Actively coordinates the care of the client through communication and written documentation to the physician, case manager, and supervisor, other disciplines involved in the client’s care, labs, equipment, or supplies, and community resources
• Supervises ancillary staff involved in the client’s plan of care
• Provides education to clients and families through assessment of the learning needs, development of teaching objectives and plan, implementation of the teaching plan, evaluation and revision of the teaching plan as needed 
• Interprets the philosophy and objectives of the agency to clients, families, and others  
• Participates in the agency’s Performance Improvement Program
• Performs other job-related duties as may be required or directed by the supervisor  

 Specialized Skills and Competencies: 

• Demonstrates knowledge and clinical expertise within the scope of practice of a Registered Professional Nurse practicing in New York State  
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational ability
• Must be computer literate, including the ability to learn and use program-specific software
• Ability to direct home care workers
• Demonstrates knowledge of the New York State Dept of Health regulations for Licensed Home Care Service Agencies 

Physical Requirements:

• Will spend varied percentage of working time indoors or outdoors depending on the program and/or client needs
• Will encounter prolonged standing, walking, frequent lifting, positioning clients, pushing and/or transferring clients; lifting supplies and equipment; frequently requiring twists, stoops, bends, squats, and occasionally climbs stairs