Community Health Nurse
Union position (NYSNA) with a 37.5-hour work week, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.
About the role
Bring exceptional nursing care directly to the community. At CenterLight Healthcare PACE, you'll build lasting relationships with older adults while helping them remain safe, healthy, and independent in their own homes. Unlike traditional home care, you'll be part of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) where your clinical expertise directly shapes each participant's individualized care plan.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care in participants' homes and across the continuum of care.
- Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and UAS-NY evaluations.
- Develop and update individualized care plans with the IDT.
- Coordinate care with physicians, hospitals, specialists, nursing facilities, and community providers.
- Administer medications and skilled nursing treatments.
- Educate participants and caregivers on disease management, medications, and safety.
- Identify changes in condition and intervene early to prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
- Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum one year of RN experience in Home Health, Acute Care, Medical-Surgical, and/or Critical Care.
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
- Computer proficiency.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- BSN.
- Experience with frail or elderly populations.
- UAS-NY assessment experience.
- PACE, Managed Care, Home Care, or Case Management experience.
Benefits
- Competitive NYSNA union benefits.
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
- No-cost preventive care and many in-network services.
- Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Experience differential for eligible verified nursing experience.
- Educational differential for qualifying nursing degrees.
- Paid Family Leave benefits.
- Relias learning platform with continuing education resources.
- Employee Recognition events.
Pay
Salary range: $114,497.00 – $131,827.72. Position's wages are contingent upon terms and conditions outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. Eligibility for additional compensation based on verified nursing experience and qualifying nursing education in accordance with the NYSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Schedule
37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.
About CenterLight Healthcare PACE
CenterLight Healthcare PACE is one of New York's largest Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), providing comprehensive medical, social, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and long-term care services to older adults throughout the New York metropolitan area. Our interdisciplinary model allows participants to receive coordinated, personalized care while remaining safely in their homes and communities. Join us and help redefine what aging well looks like!
Why Nurses Love PACE
PACE nursing allows you to practice at the top of your license while developing lasting relationships with participants. You'll collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, person-centered care that helps older adults remain safely in their homes.