Job Location : Buffalo,NY, USA
Salary: 38.17-57.25 USD
Facility: LIFE PACE OLV
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm as needed.
Summary:
The Registered Nurse in the LIFE program can work in the home, clinic or the Day Center and promotes and maintains health of participants in the community through teaching, counseling, and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative services. Responsible for assessment of health needs and contributing to the plan of care, initial implementation of nursing care plans, and providing nursing care, as well as periodic re-evaluation of individual and family nursing needs.
Supervises home health aides in the home, clinic, and day center to ensure regulatory compliance and quality while maintaining an optimal level of independence for participants. Additionally, provides nursing support to the LIFE primary care staff. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan care for, and provide service to frail elderly participants according to assigned responsibilities and LIFE Program standards.
Responsibilities:
Educational Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, college or university required
Licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York
BSN preferred
BLS certification preferred
Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Licensed Home Health Agencies preferred
Experience Requirements:
One year of experience working with the frail elderly required
Minimum one (1) year relevant experience required
Home Care experience preferred
Acute medical surgical experience preferred
Experience with patient assessment instruments preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
Must possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Computer skills required, i.e., software appropriate to position, word, excel
Ability to prioritize
Strong assessment skills required
Ability to multi task
All requirements related to patient contact apply to all staff, including contract workers, from the medical director to personal care assistants
REQNUMBER: 37636