Always Compassionate Home Care

Start of Care Nurse (RN) – Home Health

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Start of Care

Location: Suffolk & Nassau County, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem

Job Description:
The Start of Care Nurse plays a critical role in initiating home health services for new patients. You will perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans to ensure continuity and quality of care.

About Always Compassionate Health:
Always Compassionate Health is a trusted provider of home and community-based healthcare services across New York. We are passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. Join our team and help support students in local schools with essential medical care.

Pay Rates:

  • Initial Start of Care: $150 per visit

  • Follow-Up Visit: $90 per visit

  • 90-Day Post-Operation Visit: $60 per visit

  • Aide Evaluation Visit: $40 per visit

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct initial patient assessments and complete all required documentation.

  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in compliance with regulatory standards.

  • Educate patients and families on care procedures, medications, and health management.

  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions and ongoing care.

  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with agency and state guidelines.

Qualifications:

  • Current and valid RN license in New York State.

  • Strong knowledge of OASIS documentation and regulatory requirements.

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.

  • Ability to travel to patient homes within assigned territory.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Flexible scheduling options

  • Supportive clinical and administrative team

  • Orientation and ongoing training provided

  • Referral bonuses

  • Opportunities for growth within Always Compassionate Health

How to Apply:
Send your resume to z.schwartz@ac.health or Apply to this posting!

Our Commitment to Diversity

Always Compassionate Health is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Always Compassionate Health are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, creed, national, social or ethnic origin, political viewpoint, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, protected veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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