FT5 RN

As a FT5 RN at VNS Health, your primary responsibilities include practicing independently in the community as part of an interdisciplinary care team. You'll be tasked with delivering personalized nursing and care management to patients in their homes or facilities, along with constantly evaluating evolving patient needs and making adjustments to their care plans.

To pursue the FT5 RN position at VNS Health, you'd need a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State, alongside a minimum of one year nursing experience in a medical/surgical setting. If you're focusing on hospice care, wound care certification or a willingness to obtain it within one year is also necessary.

The FT5 RN position at VNS Health offers a pay range of $112,209 to $138,409 annually based on experience and qualifications. For those applying for the per diem per visit variant of the role, the hiring range is $69.34 to $110.00 per visit, making it a competitive opportunity in the healthcare field.

VNS Health offers several benefits for FT5 RNs, including an attractive sign-on bonus, generous PTO starting at 31 days, and comprehensive health insurance with no employee contribution costs. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, employer-matched retirement savings programs, and opportunities to engage in clinical research, ensuring a well-rounded support system for our nurses.

Professional growth is a priority at VNS Health. FT5 RNs benefit from a 4-week paid clinical orientation, ongoing skills labs, as well as opportunities for tuition reimbursement after six months. This commitment to education ensures that our nurses are well-equipped to provide quality care and advance in their nursing careers.

When answering this question, focus on providing a specific example from your experience, detailing your time management strategies, prioritization skills, and how you ensured that all patients received the care they needed effectively.

To respond effectively, share your approach to communication, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and your ability to convey sensitive information clearly while remaining supportive and understanding of their feelings.

Discuss your observation and assessment skills, including patient interactions, listening to their concerns, and utilizing assessment tools to gather comprehensive information. Be specific about how this evaluation shapes your care plans.

Detail your specific organization strategies, such as maintaining a detailed schedule, utilizing technology for reminders, and how effective communication with your team plays a role in managing patients' care efficiently.

In your response, share your personal passion for working within home health care, focusing on the unique opportunity to provide personalized care and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while they remain in the comfort of their homes.

Describe your approach to unexpected changes, emphasizing your clinical training, quick assessment skills, and how you would adjust care plans swiftly while ensuring clear communication with the care team and the patient.

Talk about the importance of collaboration in your nursing practice, how you communicate with other healthcare professionals, and provide an example of a time when teamwork improved patient care outcomes.

Use this opportunity to tell a compelling story about a patient you assisted, outlining the challenges faced, how you applied your skills, and the positive outcome, showcasing your direct impact on patient health.

Outline your methods for educating patients, including visual aids, simplified language, and the importance of checking for understanding to ensure that patients feel confident in their care plans.

Share your views on continuous learning, highlighting specific courses you’ve taken, certifications you’ve pursued, and how these efforts have enhanced your nursing practice, particularly in home healthcare settings.