Start of Care Nurse (RN), FT3, Home Care, Bronx

Overview

The SOC (Start of Care) Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing assessments and initiating home care services for patients transitioning into care. The SOC Nurse conducts Start of Care visits, develops and implements individualized plans of care, coordinates multidisciplinary services, and ensures compliance with regulatory, agency, and payer requirements.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, care coordination, documentation, and communication skills to support safe and effective patient outcomes. Works under moderate supervision. What We Provide Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 31 days and 9 paid company holidays No employee contribution cost or annual deductible for health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your loved ones w (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life and Disability Insurance Training: 4-weeks paid clinical orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills labs Tuition reimbursement following 6 months and CEU credits Employer-matched retirement savings program Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and other organizational projects What You Will Do Practice independently in the community as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

Deliver personalized nursing and care management to patients in their home or care facilities. Constantly evaluate evolving patient needs and respond with plan of care adjustments.

Qualifications

BLS certification preferred. Current New York State Registered Nurse license and registration required Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program preferred Work Experience: Minimum one year of recent clinical nursing experience in home care, medical-surgical, acute care, or related setting.

required. Experience completing OASIS assessments and Start of Care visits preferred. preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of home care regulations and reimbursement practices preferred. preferred. Strong computer and electronic medical record (EMR) skills required. required. Valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID required based on operational needs.

preferred Pay Range USD $118,942.00

• USD $152,717.00 /Yr.

About Us

VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.

What We Provide Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 31 days and 9 paid company holidays No employee contribution cost or annual deductible for health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your loved ones w (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life and Disability Insurance Training: 4-weeks paid clinical orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills labs Tuition reimbursement following 6 months and CEU credits Employer-matched retirement savings program Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and other organizational projects What You Will Do Practice independently in the community as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

Deliver personalized nursing and care management to patients in their home or care facilities. Constantly evaluate evolving patient needs and respond with plan of care adjustments. Licenses and Certifications: BLS certification preferred. Current New York State Registered Nurse license and registration required Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program preferred Work Experience: Minimum one year of recent clinical nursing experience in home care, medical-surgical, acute care, or related setting. required. Experience completing OASIS assessments and Start of Care visits preferred. preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of home care regulations and reimbursement practices preferred.

preferred. Strong computer and electronic medical record (EMR) skills required. required. Valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID required based on operational needs. preferred