VNS Health

Start of Care Nurse (RN), FT3, Home Care, Bronx

$118,942 - $152,717 / year
Overview

The SOC (Start of Care) Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing assessments and initiating home care services for patients transitioning into care. The SOC Nurse conducts Start of Care visits, develops and implements individualized plans of care, coordinates multidisciplinary services, and ensures compliance with regulatory, agency, and payer requirements. The role requires strong clinical judgment, care coordination, documentation, and communication skills to support safe and effective patient outcomes. 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 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

Licenses and Certifications:
BLS certification preferredCurrent New York State Registered Nurse license and registration required

Education:
Associate's Degree in Nursing requiredBachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program preferred

Work Experience:
Minimum one year of recent clinical nursing experience in home care, medical-surgical, acute care, or related setting. requiredExperience completing OASIS assessments and Start of Care visits preferred. preferredDemonstrated knowledge of home care regulations and reimbursement practices preferred. preferredStrong computer and electronic medical record (EMR) skills required. requiredValid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID required based on operational needs. 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.

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