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 Summary: Provides community-based professional nursing care to patients in group and private homes, as well as those without housing across New York City. Responsibilities:
- Diagnoses and treats responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques.
- 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.
Requirements: - A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
- Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse.
- Ability to travel regularly to patient/client assignments across New York City via public transportation and/or private vehicle.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
Preferred Qualifications: - Licensed and currently registered to practice as a professional nurse in New York State.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support procedures including CPR.
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an approved program.
- Minimum two (2) years of full-time nursing experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in Homecare, Long-term Care, or Hospital setting.
- 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.
Benefits: - 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.