The Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) is the nation's largest not-for-profit home- and community-based health care organization, serving the five boroughs of New York City, and Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties. For 125 years, VNSNY has been committed to meeting the health care needs of New Yorkers with compassionate, high-quality home health care. We offer a wide range of services, programs, and health plans to meet the diverse needs of our patients, members, and clients from before birth to the end of life. Each day, more than 13,000 VNSNY employees - including nurses, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, other allied professionals, and paraprofessionals - deliver compassionate care, unparalleled medical expertise, and 24/7 solutions and resources to more than 48,000 patients and members, helping them to live the best lives possible in their homes and communities.
Responsibilities
Oversees, supervises, coordinates, facilitates and supports all aspects of the Intake process which includes establishing and maintaining relationships with customers and referral sources. Ensures the care directed to acute symptom management is provided within the standards of practice for all clinical disciplines. Demonstrates knowledge and commitment to excellence in clinical practice and customer service. Works under general direction.
Qualifications
Licensure: License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of New York required. Valid driver's license or NYS Non-Driver photo ID card, may be required as determined by operational/regional needs. Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing required. Experience: Minimum of three years of progressive clinical experience in home care, Hospice or related field required. Demonstrated knowledge of the regulatory and reimbursement requirements governing Hospice preferred. Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills required. Prior experience managing multiple teams/staff located in multiple locations required. CA2020