VNS Health Nursing Jobs and Careers

Admissions RN, Hospice Home Care, Brooklyn (Part-Time)

$118,942 - $152,717 / year

Overview Coordinates and provides high quality nursing care to Hospice patients and families consistent with Hospice Care philosophy, policy, goals and objectives, and Standards of Nursing Practice. Works under moderate supervision. What We Provide Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 31 days and 9 paid company holidays No employee contribution cost or annual deductible for health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your loved ones w (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life and Disability Insurance Training: 4-weeks paid clinical orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills labs Tuition reimbursement following 6 months and CEU credits Employer-matched retirement savings program Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and other organizational projects What Your Will Do Assesses the physical, social, psychological, living conditions and pastoral care needs of the patient/family through professional knowledge and skills of observation, interviewing and physical examination on an ongoing basis. Establishes and revises, as necessary, the nursing component of the patient/family plan of care based on goals mutually acceptable to the patient/family and significant others and makes referrals to other services, as necessary. Coordinates implements and evaluates the effectiveness and outcome of the care plan by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision. Travels to patients’ homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient. Transports and utilizes required medical equipment and supplies using VNS Health designated/supplied carrying case weighing approximately 25 – 30 lbs. to and from patient homes/care facilities, VNS Health offices and other locations. Provides nursing care in accordance with Agency policies, practices, procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending and stretching to deliver patient care. Assists patients with activities of daily living, which may require positioning, moving, transferring and lifting patients of varying weights and physical conditions, with and without assistance and as appropriate, from family members and/or paraprofessionals. Visits clients every two weeks to assess the clients’ condition and update the plan of treatment. Monitors the effect of the plan of cares on the patient/family and informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs. Manages a caseload of patients. Provides nursing care services and initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings. Appraises care provided and revises the goals and approaches to patient/family care in coordination with the interdisciplinary team. In coordination with the interdisciplinary team, assesses the family's needs during the bereavement period and provides ongoing counseling with referral to community resources, as appropriate. Initiates and maintains written (including clinical and progress notes) and verbal communications to assure optimal patient care. Understands and interprets Hospice Care reimbursement policy and determines the billing source for patient care. Maintains productivity sufficient to meet Hospice goals. Participates in the orientation of new staff. Orients, instructs and supervises License Practical Nurses, paraprofessional staff and volunteers. Consults with and educates the client and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies. Performs established work procedures in relation to Region/Program workflow. Understands and interprets the Hospice philosophy and responsibility to other health professionals, laymen and community. Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Evaluates conformance of the inpatient facility in carrying out the interdisciplinary team's plan of care for select patients, when assigned. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing, with at least one year of experience as a full-time staff nurse in a medical-surgical nursing area or other clinical healthcare experience required or Bachelor's Degree in a health or human services field or Nursing from a State-approved diploma program preferred Work Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience including at least six months of Hospice, or Med/Surg or ICU or Emergency Department or Home Care, Palliative Care, Oncology or Long Term Care experience required Demonstrated computer skills may be required based on operational needs Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs Pay Range USD $118,942.00 - USD $152,717.00 /Yr. About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.

Admissions RN, Hospice Home Care, Manhattan (Part-Time)

VNS Health New York, NY

$118,942 - $152,717 / year

Overview Coordinates and provides high quality nursing care to Hospice patients and families consistent with Hospice Care philosophy, policy, goals and objectives, and Standards of Nursing Practice. Works under moderate supervision. What We Provide Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 31 days and 9 paid company holidays No employee contribution cost or annual deductible for health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your loved ones w (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life and Disability Insurance Training: 4-weeks paid clinical orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills labs Tuition reimbursement following 6 months and CEU credits Employer-matched retirement savings program Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and other organizational projects What Your Will Do Assesses the physical, social, psychological, living conditions and pastoral care needs of the patient/family through professional knowledge and skills of observation, interviewing and physical examination on an ongoing basis. Establishes and revises, as necessary, the nursing component of the patient/family plan of care based on goals mutually acceptable to the patient/family and significant others and makes referrals to other services, as necessary. Coordinates implements and evaluates the effectiveness and outcome of the care plan by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision. Travels to patients’ homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient. Transports and utilizes required medical equipment and supplies using VNS Health designated/supplied carrying case weighing approximately 25 – 30 lbs. to and from patient homes/care facilities, VNS Health offices and other locations. Provides nursing care in accordance with Agency policies, practices, procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending and stretching to deliver patient care. Assists patients with activities of daily living, which may require positioning, moving, transferring and lifting patients of varying weights and physical conditions, with and without assistance and as appropriate, from family members and/or paraprofessionals. Visits clients every two weeks to assess the clients’ condition and update the plan of treatment. Monitors the effect of the plan of cares on the patient/family and informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs. Manages a caseload of patients. Provides nursing care services and initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings. Appraises care provided and revises the goals and approaches to patient/family care in coordination with the interdisciplinary team. In coordination with the interdisciplinary team, assesses the family's needs during the bereavement period and provides ongoing counseling with referral to community resources, as appropriate. Initiates and maintains written (including clinical and progress notes) and verbal communications to assure optimal patient care. Understands and interprets Hospice Care reimbursement policy and determines the billing source for patient care. Maintains productivity sufficient to meet Hospice goals. Participates in the orientation of new staff. Orients, instructs and supervises License Practical Nurses, paraprofessional staff and volunteers. Consults with and educates the client and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies. Performs established work procedures in relation to Region/Program workflow. Understands and interprets the Hospice philosophy and responsibility to other health professionals, laymen and community. Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Evaluates conformance of the inpatient facility in carrying out the interdisciplinary team's plan of care for select patients, when assigned. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing, with at least one year of experience as a full-time staff nurse in a medical-surgical nursing area or other clinical healthcare experience required or Bachelor's Degree in a health or human services field or Nursing from a State-approved diploma program preferred Work Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience including at least six months of Hospice, or Med/Surg or ICU or Emergency Department or Home Care, Palliative Care, Oncology or Long Term Care experience required Demonstrated computer skills may be required based on operational needs Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs Pay Range USD $118,942.00 - USD $152,717.00 /Yr. About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.

Admissions RN, Hospice Home Care, Queens (Part-Time)

VNS Health Queens, NY

$118,942 - $152,717 / year

Overview Coordinates and provides high quality nursing care to Hospice patients and families consistent with Hospice Care philosophy, policy, goals and objectives, and Standards of Nursing Practice. Works under moderate supervision. What We Provide Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 31 days and 9 paid company holidays No employee contribution cost or annual deductible for health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your loved ones w (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life and Disability Insurance Training: 4-weeks paid clinical orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills labs Tuition reimbursement following 6 months and CEU credits Employer-matched retirement savings program Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and other organizational projects What Your Will Do Assesses the physical, social, psychological, living conditions and pastoral care needs of the patient/family through professional knowledge and skills of observation, interviewing and physical examination on an ongoing basis. Establishes and revises, as necessary, the nursing component of the patient/family plan of care based on goals mutually acceptable to the patient/family and significant others and makes referrals to other services, as necessary. Coordinates implements and evaluates the effectiveness and outcome of the care plan by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision. Travels to patients’ homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient. Transports and utilizes required medical equipment and supplies using VNS Health designated/supplied carrying case weighing approximately 25 – 30 lbs. to and from patient homes/care facilities, VNS Health offices and other locations. Provides nursing care in accordance with Agency policies, practices, procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending and stretching to deliver patient care. Assists patients with activities of daily living, which may require positioning, moving, transferring and lifting patients of varying weights and physical conditions, with and without assistance and as appropriate, from family members and/or paraprofessionals. Visits clients every two weeks to assess the clients’ condition and update the plan of treatment. Monitors the effect of the plan of cares on the patient/family and informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs. Manages a caseload of patients. Provides nursing care services and initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings. Appraises care provided and revises the goals and approaches to patient/family care in coordination with the interdisciplinary team. In coordination with the interdisciplinary team, assesses the family's needs during the bereavement period and provides ongoing counseling with referral to community resources, as appropriate. Initiates and maintains written (including clinical and progress notes) and verbal communications to assure optimal patient care. Understands and interprets Hospice Care reimbursement policy and determines the billing source for patient care. Maintains productivity sufficient to meet Hospice goals. Participates in the orientation of new staff. Orients, instructs and supervises License Practical Nurses, paraprofessional staff and volunteers. Consults with and educates the client and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies. Performs established work procedures in relation to Region/Program workflow. Understands and interprets the Hospice philosophy and responsibility to other health professionals, laymen and community. Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Evaluates conformance of the inpatient facility in carrying out the interdisciplinary team's plan of care for select patients, when assigned. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing, with at least one year of experience as a full-time staff nurse in a medical-surgical nursing area or other clinical healthcare experience required or Bachelor's Degree in a health or human services field or Nursing from a State-approved diploma program preferred Work Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience including at least six months of Hospice, or Med/Surg or ICU or Emergency Department or Home Care, Palliative Care, Oncology or Long Term Care experience required Demonstrated computer skills may be required based on operational needs Bilingual skills may be required, as determined by operational needs Pay Range USD $118,942.00 - USD $152,717.00 /Yr. About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.

Registered Nurse, Hospice Home Care

VNS Health New York, NY

$118,942 - $152,717 / year

Overview VNS Health Home Care RNs redefine the standard of patient-centered care for New Yorkers while keeping them out of the crowded hospital system so they can heal and age where they are most comfortable- in their homes and community. Our nurses provide the Future of Care by meeting patients where they are. We design and deliver individualized care plans and exceptional clinical outcomes to our neighbors most in need. Be part of our 130-year history and innovative Future of Care built by visiting nurses like you. What We Provide Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 31 days and 9 paid company holidays No employee contribution cost or annual deductible for health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your loved ones w (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life and Disability Insurance Training: 4-weeks paid clinical orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills labs Tuition reimbursement following 6 months and CEU credits Employer-matched retirement savings program Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and other organizational projects What You Will Do Practice independently in the community as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Deliver personalized nursing and care management to patients in their home or care facilities. Constantly evaluate evolving patient needs and respond with plan of care adjustments. Qualifications Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State Minimum of one year nursing experience in a medical/surgical environment Valid driver's license required for all areas outside of Manhattan Wound Care Certification or willingness to obtain within one year of hire required Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing preferred Pay Range USD $118,942.00 - USD $152,717.00 /Yr. About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.

Licensed Practical Nurse

VNS Health Queens, NY

$39.57 - $41.39 / hour

Overview Provides high quality nursing care and personal care to patients under the direction of the registered professional nurse consistent with VNS Health philosophy, policy, goals and objectives, and Standards of Nursing Practice. Provides nursing care to patients in any of the service areas. Works under moderate supervision. • Utilizes skills of observation, interviewing and physical/psychosocial assessment to gather relevant data in identifying changes in condition, and assesses patient living conditions and family situations, alerting the registered professional nurse or coach, as appropriate. • Travels to patients’ homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient. • Delivers nursing care to patients in any of VNS Health’s services/settings. • Provides nursing care in accordance with VNS Health policies, practices, procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending and stretching to deliver patient care. • Transports and utilizes required medical equipment and supplies using VNS Health designated/supplied carrying case weighing approximately 25 – 30 lbs. to and from patient homes/care facilities, VNS Health offices and other locations. • Participates in the development of treatment plans and interventions with the registered professional nurse. • Assists the registered professional nurse in carrying out the care plan and performing specialized duties when necessary. • Provides health instructions to patients and family caregivers in accordance with the registered professional nurse’s plan of care. • Performs technical procedures safely, efficiently, legally and within the scope of practice. • Documents assessment findings; treatment and interventions provided with patient/family responses in accordance with VNS Home Care policies. • Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth. • Understands and interprets agency reimbursement policy. • Collaborates with teammates in setting of team goals, establishment of performance measures, and evaluation of team performance. • Participates in activities that support achievement of team goals and responsibilities. • Participates in coordination of day to day service delivery operations of team (e.g. coordination of patient coverage during planned and unplanned absences of teammates. • Demonstrates awareness and appreciation of roles and contributions of individual team members. • Participates in peer review with other team members and coach support. • Participates in the orientation of new team members. • Serves as team representative for special events and projects, as requested. • Participates in team meetings and other team activities. • Shares accountability with team members for achieving team performance goals. • Performs other duties, as needed, including personal care services. • For CMHS only: • Patient assignments are for routine long acting injections and medication delivery. • For Hospice and Home Care only: • Assists patients with activities of daily living, which may require positioning, moving, transferring and lifting patients of varying weights and physical conditions, with and without assistance and as appropriate, from family members and/or paraprofessionals. • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: License and current registration to practice as an LPN in New York State required Valid driver's license may be required as determined by operational/regional needs. Education: High School Diploma or completion of LPN Program required Work Experience: Minimum of one year work experience as an LPN preferred Bilingual skills may be required as determined by operational needs. Home care/hospice experience preferred For CMHS only: Experience working in mental health and/or home care strongly preferred For Hospice only: Employee will be hired to perform nursing care duties in primarily one area of service (Home Care visits, Hospice Residence shifts, or Crisis Care visits). However the nurse will be cross–trained in each service area and will be expected to perform nursing care duties in all three Hospice services, as needed. Pay Range per Visit: If you are applying to the per diem per visit version of this job, the hiring range is as follows: $54.55- $58.20 per visit. Pay Range USD $39.57 - USD $41.39 /Hr. About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.