FULL-TIME HOME HEALTH NURSE

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BRONX, NY, US

Montefiore

<strong>As the academic medical center and University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center is nationally recognized for clinical excellence&mdash;breaking new ground in research, training the next generation of healthcare leaders, and delivering science-driven, patient-centered care.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Montefiore is ranked among the top hospitals nationally and regionally by U.S. News &amp; World Report. For more than 100 years we have been innovating new treatments, new procedures and new approaches to patient care, producing stellar outcomes and raising the bar for medical centers in the region and around the world. As we build on this momentum, we continue to advance the practice of medicine and set the standard for excellence.</strong> https://www.montefiore.org/

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Regular Full-Time

$64.85

Overview: Assesses and provides skilled nursing care to homebound patients<strong>.<br /><br /><br /></strong><strong>Department:&nbsp;</strong>Home Care<strong>&nbsp;Bargaining Unit:&nbsp;</strong>NYSNA<strong>&nbsp;Campus:&nbsp;</strong>FORDHAM<strong>&nbsp;Employment Status:&nbsp;</strong>Regular Full-Time<strong>&nbsp;Address:&nbsp;</strong>1 Fordham Plaza, Bronx&nbsp;<strong>Shift:&nbsp;</strong>Day<strong>&nbsp;Scheduled Hours:&nbsp;</strong>8:30 AM-5 PM<strong>&nbsp;Req ID:&nbsp;</strong>216012&nbsp;<strong>Salary Range/Pay Rate:</strong>&nbsp;$64.85&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Act as liaison between patient, family, and physician.</li> <li>Provide updates on the patient condition to family and physician.</li> <li>Ensure all in-home medical equipment are in working order.</li> <li>Document all details of patient&rsquo;s condition, progression and regression activity.</li> <li>Oversee required physical therapy or rehabilitation exercises.</li> <li>Contact emergency services when patients need to be taken to the hospital.</li> <li>Possess knowledge of Home Care reimbursement process.</li> <li>Possess knowledge of OASIS.</li> <li>Have reliable transportation as you go to/from home visits.</li> <li>Can walk up/down six (6) flights of stairs as needed.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Minimum of one (1) year hospital Med Surg experience.</li> <li>One (1) year of Home Health experience | Certified Home Care (CHHA) experience (Preferred).</li> <li>NYS RN License &amp; Registration in good standing.</li> <li>Bachelor's degree.</li> <li>Infection Control certificate.</li> <li>Valid Driver License, Registration and Automobile Insurance.</li> <li>Knowledge of a second language a plus.</li> </ul> <br /><br /> <p>For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed&nbsp;rate is the hiring&nbsp;rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To learn more about the &ldquo;Montefiore Difference&rdquo; &ndash; who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.mymontebenefits.com/montefiore-difference" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of&nbsp;disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status,&nbsp;or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.&nbsp;</strong></p>