Job Details
Job Location
535 BUSHWICK AVENUE – BROOKLYN, NY
Position Type
Per Diem
Salary Range
$56.10 – $56.10 Hourly
Job Shift
Day Shift
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Registered Nurse will conduct in-service classes to Home Health Aides (HHAs), following DOH & OMIG guidelines for a Licensed Home Care Service Agency (LHCSA). Responsibilities include the following:
- Assess HHAs in the classroom at start of the class making sure they are in uniform, proper shoes, nails proper length, wearing of masks.
- Initiate a good environment to promote teaching, taking time to explain topics.
- Supervise HHAs use of Durable Medical Equipment while demonstrating proper body mechanics.
- Able to review the material and present it in a knowledgeable, concise manner.
- Able to grade all exams, and give tutorials to students that are having difficulty in grasping the topic.
- Educate HHAs about standard precautions, OSHA, health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Other related duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required
- Excellent assessment skill
- Excellent organizational & time-management skills
- Basic computer skills; knowledge of data base entry and email (i.e. Outlook)
- Skilled in interpersonal relationships
- Excellent documentation skills, ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to carry out instructions and teach home health aides
- Ability to teach various topics, produces lesson plans
- Ability to function independently with minimal supervision
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certified
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
NYS licensed and currently registered as a Registered Professional Nurse
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 makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.