A Public or Community Health Nurse provides health care to community members and addresses community health issues ranging from infectious diseases to substance abuse, focusing on prevention and education as well as treatment. Works with a team of health care professionals; may work in a clinic, and travel within a community or between different communities. May serve as the primary health care provider in underserved communities.
8:30 - 11:30 AM, as needed The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to support our Health & Wellness Department. This unique role blends clinical expertise with community wellness, providing an opportunity to help individuals improve their health, confidence, and quality of life in a supportive fitness environment. We are looking for an RN who brings positive energy, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping people succeed. This position is about more than monitoring vital signs. You will play a key role in encouraging, educating, and empowering participants as they work toward healthier lifestyles. If you thrive in a team-oriented setting, enjoy building meaningful relationships, and want to make a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do As a member of our Health & Wellness team, you will: Supervise medical exercise workouts during active program hours. Conduct initial medical history interviews for new program participants. Perform annual medical history reviews, including updates on cardiac status and medications. Monitor and document vital signs before, during, and after exercise sessions. Provide education and guidance related to exercise, nutrition, health management, and medications as appropriate. Support participants by promoting safe exercise habits and injury prevention. Encourage and motivate individuals throughout their wellness journey. Adapt exercise recommendations based on participant needs and abilities. Foster a welcoming, positive, and inclusive environment. Maintain professionalism, participant confidentiality, and program standards. Respond appropriately to emergencies in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures Benefits Pay $60/hour Free YMCA membership, including access to our brand-new, state-of-the-art Health & Fitness Center, group fitness classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Cycling, and more. Enjoy our regulation-size pool, exclusive member discounts , and special member-only opportunities! Participation in 403(b) savings plan and participation in the YMCA Retirement Fund (based on eligibility requirements). We believe in promoting from within whenever possible and encourage internal career growth. Employees will have first access to opportunities within their or other departments. Required Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program. Current RN license in good standing. Current or previous experience in a critical care setting, including: ICU CCU Emergency Department (ER) PACU Telemetry Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification. Knowledge of emergency procedures and first aid practices. Strong communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills. Commitment to participant safety, wellness, and customer service. Ability to successfully pass required background screenings and maintain a clean criminal record. Preferred Interest or experience in cardiac rehabilitation, wellness coaching, community health, or fitness programming. Experience working with diverse populations. Physical Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee may be required to: Stand and walk for extended periods. Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and balance. Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Use hands to handle equipment and complete documentation. Communicate effectively with participants and staff. Maintain visual acuity for close work, distance viewing, peripheral awareness, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
