Community Health Nurse , Queens (Per Diem)

VNS Health • Long Island City, NY, United States, NY, United States • 12h ago

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.

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.
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.

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