Job DescriptionMarketing StatementNYC Health + Hospitals/At Home 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 DescriptionPURPOSE 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. Providesdirect skilled nursing care and observes and instructs the patient in their place of residence. May coordinate services of other caregivers.Minimum QualificationsQualification 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 PreferencesQUALIFICATIONS 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 CPREducational LevelBaccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an approved program preferredYears Of ExperienceMinimum two (2) years of full-time nursing experienceAt least 2 years of experience in Homecare, Long-term Care, or Hospital setting.Knowledgeable InDemonstrated 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 skillsPrevious experience using various computer software applications: i.e., Word, Excel, Access, etc.Equipment/Machines OperatedSmart phone * Laptop Computer * Scale * Nursing BagCOMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATEDEPIC H2O HyperspaceEPIC H2O Remote ClientMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, OneNote)How To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or forward your resume to ...@nychhc.org noting the above Job ID # 113902.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