Job Description

Job Description

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals/Community Care reaches outside the walls of our hospitals and brings health care to patients where they live. With more than 600 dedicated employees, Community Care provides services including home care, community care coordination, and community-based care management to individuals managing chronic health conditions residing in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the supervising Assistant Director of Nursing in Community Care, Provides community-based professional nursing care to patients in group and private homes, as well as those without housing across New York City. Diagnoses and treats responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and the provision of care supportive to and restorative of life and well-being. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the patient’s plan of care. Provides

direct skilled nursing care and observes and instructs the patient in their place of residence. May coordinate services of other caregivers.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

• A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
• Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and
• One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse; and
• Ability to travel regularly to patient/client assignments across New York City via public transportation and/or private vehicle; and
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.

Department Preferences

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB: CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S):

Licensed and currently registered to practice as a professional nurse in New York State; and Current certification in Basic Life Support procedures including CPR

Educational Level

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an approved program preferred

Years Of Experience

Minimum two (2) years of full-time nursing experience

At least 2 years of experience in Homecare, Long-term Care, or Hospital setting.

Knowledgeable In

Demonstrated knowledge regarding Federal, State and local regulations and JCAHO standards for Home Care.

Excellent verbal, written, organizational and analytical skills.

Demonstrated competence as a registered nurse in patient assessments and critical thinking skills

Previous experience using various computer software applications: i.e., Word, Excel, Access, etc.

Equipment/Machines Operated

Smart phone * Laptop Computer * Scale * Nursing Bag

COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED

EPIC H2O Hyperspace

EPIC H2O Remote Client

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, OneNote)

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume to CommunityCareCareers@nychhc.org noting the above Job ID #. 113904

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Remote job,

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