Position Overview
The Home Care Field Nurse at United Health Services (UHS) Home Care delivers skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, helping them safely manage health needs and maintain independence. This role assesses patient needs, develops and coordinates individualized care plans, provides education and support to patients and caregivers, and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care. Through clinical expertise, thoughtful care coordination, and timely documentation, the Home Care Registered Nurse supports positive patient outcomes and high-quality home care services.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
Skilled Nursing, UHS Home Care
Work Shift and Schedule:
This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.
Compensation Range:
$33.57 - $51.39 per hour, depending on experience
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Job Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments in the home to determine eligibility, clinical needs, and appropriateness for home care services
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and accepted nursing practice
- Provide skilled nursing care and deliver patient and caregiver education to promote safety, independence, and positive health outcomes in the home setting
- Coordinate patient care with physicians, case managers, home health aides, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care
- Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation to support patient care, communication, and regulatory requirements
- Provide on-call coverage for after hours, weekends, and holidays, to ensure timely response to patient concerns and operational needs
- Conduct regular travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities, including driving as an essential function of the role
Scope and Impact:
- Contribute directly to patient outcomes through clinical judgment, care coordination, and effective implementation of the plan of care
- Exercise professional nursing judgment within defined clinical guidelines, escalating changes in patient condition to appropriate providers and leaders
- Work under general supervision with accountability for assigned patients, visit outcomes, and quality of care delivered in the home environment
Compliance and Professional:
- Complete all required documentation accurately and timely in compliance with agency standards and regulatory requirements
- Maintain a valid driver license and, when operating a personal vehicle for business purposes, current vehicle registration and automobile insurance
- For Registered Nurses subject to New York State’s BSN in 10 Law, obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher degree in nursing within 10 years of initial licensure in accordance with New York State requirements
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies governing confidentiality and security of patient and employee information
- Participate in mandatory education, in‑service training, and quality improvement activities to maintain clinical competency
- Participate in quality improvement activities and corporate compliance initiatives as required by the organization
- Safeguard sensitive data by following established security policies and procedures, using systems responsibly, and promptly reporting potential security incidents, risks, or policy violations
- As applicable to your role, support cybersecurity and data protection requirements throughout the supplier lifecycle by coordinating vendor risk assessments, monitoring third-party compliance, and promptly reporting identified supply chain or cybersecurity risks
Additional Expectations:
- Support a positive learning environment by assisting with onboarding, mentoring, and education of new employees and students
- Perform charge nurse, shift coordinator, or other assigned duties as needed to support unit operations and continuity of care
- Pursue ongoing educational advancement and professional nursing certification opportunities to support evidence-based practice, enhance clinical expertise, promote patient safety, and improve patient outcomes
- Demonstrate UHS Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation in all daily work and interactions
- Execute responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
- Perform additional responsibilities as required to meet department and organizational needs
Position Qualifications
Required:
- Associate Degree in nursing (ASN)
- NYSED-OP Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- At least 1 year of direct experience performing the exact or very similar duties required by the job within the same role or function
- At least 1 year of healthcare experience working in the healthcare industry in any job function
- At least 1 year of experience in the same work environment or setting (hospital, practice, department/division)
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (BSN)
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About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.
