RN Pediatric Registered Nurse, CHHA Queens, NY In order to be considered for this job, you must have prior experience working in Pediatrics . You should also have a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of NY Pay: $50 per visit-$125 per visit SOC- $100.00 per visit with an extra $25 bonus if notes are completed within 24hrs Follow-up/ Revisit- $50.00 per visit with an extra $25 bonus if notes are completed within 24hrs About Us: With over 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care and is a leading national home care agency. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled professionals to join our team and continue our legacy of providing personalized and attentive care to patients in the comfort of their own home. Why Choose Us: At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that enhance your overall well-being and support your career growth. They include: Employee Recognition Programs: We acknowledge and celebrate your contributions. Comprehensive Health Benefits: We offer an inclusive package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Long-Term Disability Coverage to ensure access to quality medical care while promoting overall wellness. Generous Paid Time Off: We provide generous paid time off to ensure you can recharge and return to work refreshed, leading to greater productivity and job satisfaction. We support a healthy work-life balance. Retirement Benefits: We offer a 401k plan to secure your financial future and help you save for retirement. Life Insurance: We offer company paid life insurance providing peace of mind and financial protection for you and your loved ones. Mileage Reimbursement: We make sure you're compensated for your business travel. Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development: Empowering you to thrive and grow. Employee Assistance Program: Supporting the well-being of you and your family. Perks Program: Exclusive deals and offers on products, services, and experiences you need and love. JOB SUMMARY: The Pediatric Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in pediatric nursing from birth through late teens, with emphasis on community health education/experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: Completes comprehensive assessments of patient and family to determine home care needs at regular established timelines. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Develops the plan of care with patient’s physician; establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and family in the planning process. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Provides health care instructions to the patient/family as appropriate per assessment and plan. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the plan of care development and implements prior to discharge of the patient Knowledge of high-tech nursing skills as applicable which is not limited to indwelling/straight catheter insertion/removal, nephrostomy care, ostomy care, plural and abdominal catheter drainage care, infusion services, g-tubes, and negative pressure wound therapy. Working knowledge of all infection control procedures and safety precautions. Knowledge of the nurse's scope of practice and ability to apply professional theory, practice and procedure showing appropriate application of the nursing process. Observe ethical and legal guidelines for safeguarding confidentiality of patients. Assess patient needs and physical status each skilled visit through health data assessment and patient interview. Re-evaluate patient needs through physical assessment, response to therapy and any updated physician’s orders. Inform physician of any changes in patient condition, response to care, progress etc. Obtain and clarify orders for Plan of Treatment revisions. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days. Completes And submits all documentation in accordance with policy and procedures. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports and changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required. Communicates with other health related persons to coordinate care plan. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary supplies and services are available. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide/personal care aide care provided every 14 days or as stipulated by law and regulation. Instructs, supervises and evaluated LPN/LVN care provided at least every 30-days. Exercises professional management. And coordinates care between and among involved parties in home, community providers and pediatric tertiary specialists. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree of Nursing from an accredited college/university Current active and unrestricted nursing license Pediatric care experience in the acute and/or home care environment Valid driver’s license Current certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals. Minimum of 1 year of recent acute or home care experience, preferably in an institutional setting. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills, nursing skills per competency checklist. Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications to communicate and document care. Job Type: Fee-for-Service, Paid per Visit Pay: $50 per visit-$125 per visit SOC- $100 per visit with an extra $25 bonus if notes are completed within 24hrs Follow up/ Revisits- $50 per visit with an extra $25 bonus if notes are completed within 24hrs We are excited to welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Personal Touch Home Care. We’re more than just a company; we’re a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other’s success and well-being. Apply now and join us in making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Position Overview The Home Health Aide for Medically Fragile Children is responsible for providing family member directed care, personal care, household assistance and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times. Essential Job Functions • Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care within the scope of practice per Florida Law • Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as: o Basic first aid o Read and record vital (temperature, pulse, respiration) o Range of motion exercises o Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devicesv o Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs o Care for patient’s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks • Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as: o Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating as required by patient • Assist with household management, such as: o Home safety and sanitation o Infection control o General light housekeeping, laundry, and shopping specific to patient • Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as: o Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit o Observe and report significant changes in patient’s condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisor Requirements • High school graduate or GED • Current BLS provider course • Valid Driver’s License and Acceptable MVR • Ongoing Education: o A Home Health Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient. • Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures Additional state specific requirements: • Continuing Education as required by state • Georgia: o Successful completion of Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program pursuant to the requirements of 42 CFR part 483, Subpart D; or o Health Care or Personal Care credentialing program recognized and approved by the state; or o Successful completion of 40 hour training program provided by a private home care provider which addresses at least the areas specified in the PHCP rules • Illinois: o Appropriate clearing of Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Worker Registry, o Successful completion of Long-Term Care Assistants and Aides Training Programs Code; or o Documentation of current registration from another state; or o Successful completion of a Nursing Arts Program which included at least 40 hours of supervised clinical experience from an accredited nursing program as evidenced by diploma, certificate or other written verification from the school and proof of successful completion of the written portion of the Department established nursing assistant competency test; or o Successful completion of a US military Training Program that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program as evidenced by a diploma, certification DD-214, or other written verification and successful completion of the written portion of the Department-established nursing assistant competency evaluation Proof of completion of a nursing program in a foreign country. Florida: Successful completion of HHA MFC training pursuant to the requirements of 59A-8.0099 Successful compensation of level 2 ACHA background and finger printing Other Skills/Abilities • Attention to detail • Time Management • Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution • Good organization and communication skills Physical Requirements • Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English • Must be able to travel • Must be able to lift 50 pounds • Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting • Must be able to sit and climb stairs • Must have visual and hearing acuity • Must have strong sense of smell and touch • Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance • Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport Environment • Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions • Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases Other Duties • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
