Wellness Nurse - LHCSA

Brooklyn, NY

*Salary: up to $32/hr (based on experience)*

Requirements:

• Must have a New York State RN License
• Must have prior experience in patient care setting
• Must have experience in a home care agency, and strong knowledge of regulations 
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to health and wellness resident care, and federal, state, and local regulations
• Demonstrates knowledge of good assessment skills
• Possesses written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to teach and guide team members to provide quality clinical care

Responsibilities Inlcude:
• Identifying the continuous needs and services for patients, working to deliver the highest standards of services
• Ensuring appropriate follow-up, assessment, and documentation for any changes in the healthcare services and status of patients
• Conducting wellness visits
• Takes the lead in maintaining regular communication with the patients' family or responsible party, contacting the patients' attending physician when necessary
• Responsible for overseeing the general medical health of the patients, ensuring monthly checks for weights, vital signs, etc
• In addition, they assist in maintaining wellness files in accordance with company policies and state and federal regulations, and are responsible for the maintenance of medical supplies and emergency kits

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