RiseBoro Community Partnership — New York, NY
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse will conduct in-service classes for Home Health Aides (HHAs), following DOH & OMIG guidelines for a Licensed Home Care Service Agency (LHCSA). Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Assess HHAs in the classroom at the start of the class making sure they are in uniform, in proper shoes, have nails of proper length, and wearing masksInitiate a good environment to promote teaching, taking time to explain topicsSupervise HHAs use of Durable Medical Equipment while demonstrating proper body mechanicsAble to review the material and present it in a knowledgeable, concise mannerAble to grade all exams, and give tutorials to students that are having difficulty grasping the topicsEducate HHAs about standard precautions, OSHA, health maintenance, and disease prevention.Other related duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES
Demonstrated experience working in home health care preferredBilingual in English and Spanish requiredExcellent assessment skillExcellent organizational & time-management skillsBasic computer skills; knowledge of database entry and email i.e. OutlookSkilled in interpersonal relationships Excellent documentation skills, ability to meet deadlinesAbility to carry out instructions and teach home health aidesAbility to teach various topics and produce lesson plans Ability to function independently with minimal supervisionBasic Cardiac Life Support certifiedCommitment 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.)
EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE
NYS licensed and currently registered as a Registered Professional Nurse requiredA minimum of one (1) year of experience in home health care preferred
Qualifications
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.