Registered Nurse Resident - Queens, NY - Full-time / Part-time

Provides support to new Registered Nurses as they begin their nursing career. Provides nursing care to meet the needs of the patient/client and manages/coordinates the delivery of cost effective multidisciplinary health care services for a caseload of patients/clients consistent with VNS Health philosophy, policy, goals and objectives, and Standards of Nursing Practice. Attends seminars on applied learning topics, reflects on clinical experiences in supportive group setting, and shares insights with peers. Works under direct supervision.

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• Participates in classroom learning activities which include topics such as critical thinking, evidence-based best practice assessments, care planning, and evaluation of care.
• Shadows RNs to get field experience. Reviews experiences in group debriefs.
• Assesses the physical, social and psychological needs and environmental conditions of the patient/client through professional knowledge, skills of observation, interviewing, and physical examination to develop a plan of care.
• Understands, interprets, and implements reimbursement protocols; determines the billing source for patient/client care. Consults with management on complex/unique reimbursement cases.
• Documents content and process of all services provided in accordance with government regulations/requirements, and VNS Health policies, practices, and procedures. Initiates and maintains written (including clinical and progress notes) and verbal communications with team members and management to assure optimal patient/client care.
• Provides nursing care in accordance with VNS Health policies, practices, procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending and stretching to deliver patient/client care.
• Transports and utilizes required medical equipment and other supplies using VNS Health designated/supplied carrying case weighing approximately 25 – 30 lbs. to and from patient/client homes/care facilities.
• Travels to patient/clients’ homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient/client.
• Follows work procedures in relation to established workflows.
• Maintains productivity sufficient to meet VNS Health goals.
• Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth through attendance at in-services, training, continued formal education and select journal readership.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:

• License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State required
• Valid driver's license or NYS Non-Driver photo ID card, may be required as determined by operational/regional needs.

Education:

• Degree in Nursing from an approved program required

Work Experience:

• Recently received RN license.
• No prior work experience in nursing required

Pay Range per Visit:

• If you are applying to the per diem per visit version of this job, the hiring range is as follows: $64.20- $85.57 per visit.

Start Date:

• Spring 2024 Cohort | Beginning on April 8th, 2024