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Community Health Nurse
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What they do
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.
$68,106 / year median in New York
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Registered Nurse Department:
Community Health•Newark Location:
Rochester Regional 800 West Miller St, Suite 6, NewarkNY, 14513
Hours Per Week:
Per Diem- Weekend hours varies
Schedule:
Per Diem- Weekend only
ATTRIBUTES
Compassionate, independent ,and patient focused Comprehensive nursing assessments and documentation, decisive judgment and professional behavior Two (2) years experience in home care preferred Bilingual preferred At least one year of nursing experienceRESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care & Service. Provide comprehensive assessments of the bio-psycho-social needs of acutely ill clients in their home; perform skilled nursing care and prescribed treatments to clients based on MD orders; provide client and family education in accordance with client assessment and plan of care Planning. Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient's unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress Communication. Maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress; communicate with office and supervisory staff regularly; coordinates client services and/or referrals in an efficient and timely manner Documentation. Accurately and completely document client care; document and implement physician orders per D.O.H. and program standards Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirementsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse license in New York State. Valid NYS Driver's License.PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. 1 year of nursing experienced preferred. Prior home health, clinical and direct patient care experience preferred. Ability to work independently.EDUCATION
AS:
Nursing (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
BLS- Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN
- Registered Nurse
- New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
M- Medium Work
- Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE
$75,733.84- $101,014.