Community Health Nurse , Queens (Per Diem)
Long Island City
Overview:
VNS Health Community Health RN's serve as a member of an interdisciplinary care team within a NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) or senior living community, coordinating a broad range of health and social services to support older adults in aging safely in place.
NORCs achieve this by facilitating and integrating existing community-based health and social services, while identifying and organizing additional supports needed to help residents remain independent and engaged in their homes and communities.
Responsibilities:
What We Provide- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
- Personal and financial wellness programs
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Internal mobility and advancement opportunities
What You Will Do:
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate health and wellness activities.
- Conducts client assessments to determine health needs, including taking vital signs as needed.
- Accurately documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in clients’ medical records.
- Provides emergency care until EMS arrives and liaises with EMS personnel during medical emergencies.
- Develops and implement individualized nursing care plans.
- Health Promotion: Educates clients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Assists in preparing statistical reports for funding sources (e.g., number of health assessments and referrals to primary care or specialists).
- Care Coordination and Advocacy: Facilitates referrals and linkages to appropriate healthcare services based on client needs.
Qualifications:
Licenses and Certifications:
- License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York required
- CPR/BLS Certification required
Education:
- Associate’s degree in nursing from an approved program required
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
Work Experience:
- Minimum of two years’ clinical home care experience
Pay Range: USD $40.95 - USD $51.19 /Hr.
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