Community Health Nurse / Field RN / LHCSA
Location: Brooklyn and Queens NY
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Monday–Friday, Business Hours
Salary: Up to $113,000 annually

A licensed home care services agency is seeking a Community Health Nurse (RN) to join its dynamic and compassionate home care team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and a Monday–Friday daytime schedule—no evenings or weekends required.

This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality care to members in the community and ensuring compliance with care plans and clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-home assessments including Start of Care, reassessments, post-hospitalization visits, SCIC visits, and UAS assessments as required.
• Complete documentation of visits within required timeframes (e.g., within 3 days of visit).
• Provide orientation and supervision to home health aides on Day 1 of care and throughout the case.
• Perform comprehensive clinical and environmental assessments; consult with physicians on any changes in patient status or treatment plans.
• Identify the need for referrals to additional disciplines (e.g., PT, OT, MSW, speech therapy, nutrition).
• Establish and review Plans of Care (POC) with patients and caregivers; instruct and supervise aides accordingly.
• Reinforce emergency plans and assess patient’s medication regimen and understanding.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with all regulations.
• Act as a liaison between patients and the Care Management Team.
• Precept and support new nurses as needed.
• Attend all required meetings and in-services.

Qualifications:

• Current NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Graduate of an approved nursing program
• UAS certification or willingness to obtain
• Prior home care experience strongly preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: up to $113,000 with generous benefits