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RiseBoro Homecare Inc. Field Registered Nurse in BROOKLYN, New York
"All persons newly hired for employment by RiseBoro must provide proof of being fully vaccinated by the first day of employment, except for those who obtain an exception due to medical or religious reasons through the reasonable accommodation process."
Organizational Overview : RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.
Here are some highlights:
Youth Center : RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.
Senior Services : RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.
Affordable Housing : RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.
RiseBoro’s mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don’t determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power.
If you’re interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.
Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate ’ s experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.
Purpose of Position : Field Registered Nurse (RN) works under the supervision of the RN Supervisor and is responsible for the complete care of all assigned clients within the scope of the State Registered Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of the organization. The RN is responsible and accountable for making decisions and providing care according to New York Department of Health (DOH) regulations, Human Resources Administration (HRA), MCO, and MLTC guidelines. Additionally, the RN is responsible for the coordination of care for RiseBoro Homecare clients by interacting and collaborating with other members of the Homecare team to optimize patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and healthcare goals.
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Day Shift)
Travel: 50% of time
Salary Range : $115k -120k per year
Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
Coordination of resources and services for assigned caseload based on client’s needs and health conditions, working with the clients, their families, physicians, care providers, internal resources, and external partners. This must be accomplished during the initial assessment and on an ongoing basis thereafter based on re-assessment and change in clients’ needs
Complete comprehensive client assessments to implement the best plan of care for RiseBoro Homecare clients; schedule and successfully engage in home visits within appropriate time frames as required by HRA and/or DOH of case referrals to complete assigned assessments
Implement the Plan of Care by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching, and supervision
Complete and maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation reflecting the assessment, examination, diagnosis, prognosis, Plan of Care, education intervention, and evaluation according to Office of the Medical Inspector General (OMIG), DOH, agency, and other regulatory requirements for assigned cases
Deliver ongoing assessment, teaching, and training to patients/caregivers that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and benefits using evidence-based nursing practice
Make recommendations regarding the continuation, modification, or termination of home care services and document them in patient records accordingly. Follow-up with appropriate agency and/ or MD regarding recommendations for service changes;
Notify emergency services of acute changes in the patient’s condition
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing referrals as needed
Supervise the care provided by Home Health Aides; assign duties to aides based on the client’s needs
Maintain a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams and with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and implement a comprehensive care plan
Conduct in-service training classes for Home Health Aides, as required
Assist RiseBoro Homecare leadership with achieving organization goals, improving the quality of patient care outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Participate in quality assessment/performance improvement initiatives and meetings
Provide nursing care under RB Homecare policies, practices, procedures, and Standards of Nursing Practice, which may require standing, stooping, sitting, crouching, bending, and stretching to deliver patient care
Other related duties and special projects, as assigned
Required Skills/Qualifications:
Nursing License and current registration to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State required
Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate
Bilingual English/Spanish speaker required
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in home health care preferred
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of healthcare practices based on a minimum of three years of relevant experience in the field
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
Willing to travel throughout the city to client’s homes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with tact and good analytic judgment; must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff in the organization
Ability to demonstrate caring behaviors toward patients, family, and other caregivers
Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values
Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Demonstrated commitment/passion for serving the elderly and/or supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and/or bias (i.e., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)
Employee Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision
FSA after 60 days
Commuter Benefits after 30 days
403B eligible after 30 days
13 Agency Holidays off
15 Vacation Days year 1
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
EEO / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro offers reasonable accommodation based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.