Community Health Nurse , Queens (Per Diem)
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.
About the Role
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.
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
Responsibilities
- 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 implements individualized nursing care plans
- 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)
- Facilitates referrals and linkages to appropriate healthcare services based on client needs
Requirements
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
USD $40.95 - USD $51.19 /Hr