Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Community Nurse to join our healthcare team. As a Community Nurse, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals and families within the community setting. Your primary responsibility will be to promote and maintain the health and well-being of patients through assessment, education, and coordination of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Carries out the organization’s mission, philosophy, goals and objectives within guidelines of policy and position function.

2.Interprets and implements the organization’s philosophy to staff and members of the community.

3.Assumes responsibility for assignments given, seeks supervision appropriately, and is accountable for his/her actions by performing within the limits of his/her education and experience.

4.Knows and conforms to the law governing the practice of professional nursing and provides professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.

5.Assesses and evaluates the health care needs of patients and families with consideration regarding physiological, psychological, social and environmental factors.

6.Identifies complete, accurate and logical Uniform Assessment System (UAS) for NY and appropriate sequencing of diagnoses in collaboration with the PCP to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.

7.Maintains constant and ongoing communication with the assigned Care Manager in regards to the participants health status, clarify questions regarding notes entered in the EMR and discusses any and all other relevant information that needs to be used by the Care Manager while representing the CHN in care planning and IDT meetings. Collaborates with all members of the IDT in developing a comprehensive care plan based on member-specific needs, physician orders, UAS-NY CAPS, other IDT assessments, members’ specific parameters and identified goals that are respectful of member, family, community and organizational resources.

8.Implements the nursing care plan and revises it whenever necessary by regularly assessing, observing, and evaluating the patient’s condition, needs and response to care and makes appropriate nursing judgments and decisions for care plan revision.

9.Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques.

10.Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the PCP. Ability to independently perform skilled nursing procedures and techniques based on the changing nursing needs that the member requires.

11.Teaches the patient and family/caregivers self-techniques whenever appropriate and provides instruction regarding medication, diet, safety and treatment modalities in accordance with the plan of care.

12.Recognizes and utilizes additional opportunities for health counseling/education with patients, families and other caregivers and provides them with information that will facilitate decisions regarding the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health. 13.Delegates responsibility appropriately, and supervises ancillary personnel in a manner that will assure quality care and compliance with the care plan.

14.Evaluates for and promotes a safe environment for the patient and complies with National Patient Safety Goals.

15.Completes, maintains and submits all required documentation that is timely (in compliance with organizational policy) accurate, and relevant.

16.Meet all requirements for UAS-NY assessor function: timely completion within regulatory standards, follow-up assessments, and significant change assessments as needed.

17.Reviews and confirms eligibility of member in the PACE program based on Nursing Facility Level of Care (NFLOC) score obtained from the UAS-NY assessment. Confirms eligibility of members with the members of the IDT.

18.Performs care coordination as part of their nursing visits to PACE members across all settings of care. Collaborative care coordination to include internal (e.g., other IDT members) and/or external health care professional (e.g., MD specialists, SNF staff, hospital staff) in a manner that assures care plan coordination as well as continuity of care. 19.Performs periodic Nutrition Risk Screen (NRS) and coordinates member referral to a Dietician when needed

20.Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development; maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance/participation in continuing and in-service education programs.

21.Meets organizational productivity guidelines.

22.As requested by supervision, participates in and assists with staff and student orientation and development; participates in internal and external committee activities; and represents the organization in the community.

23.Participates in performance improvement activities, as required.

24.Participates in evaluating overall position performance, goal setting and achievement, and performance improvement plan. ​

Skills:
- Proficiency in CT (Computed Tomography) scanning techniques
- Experience in cardiac catheterization procedures
- Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system
- Knowledge of occupational health standards and practices
- Experience working with pediatric patients
- Understanding of ophthalmology procedures and care
- Competence in catheter care and management
- Proficient in airway management techniques
- Ability to provide behavioral health support to patients

Qualifications:
- Valid nursing license in NYS
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Minimum of one (1) year current skills clinical nursing experience in a certified home health agency (CHHA), acute care, medical surgical, and/or critical care experience required. Current is defined as having this experience within one (1) year of date of hire or transfer.

Possess and maintain good physical stamina and mental health, including satisfactory health clearance as required by NYS regulations and or organizational policy.

Current Driver’s License, required insurance and car available for work as required. ​

If you are a dedicated nurse who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals within the community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Per diem

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Medical specialties:

• Pain Medicine
• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11223: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person