Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
At Neighborhood Health Center, you'll find a kind and rewarding workplace with a fulfilling mission of providing impactful healthcare while striving for health equity. Neighborhood is the largest and longest serving Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Western New York. Together, we provide high quality care to diverse individuals and families, regardless of ability to pay.Responsibilities:* Builds trusting relationship with patients to facilitate access to health care services and meet health needs* Engages patients to participate in health promotion, maintenance and restoration activities* Works in partnership with our multidisciplinary team (including providers, nursing, CHWs, care coordinators and others) to advocate for patients and ensure health needs are met* Assists patients and families with accessing, navigating, and connecting with internal providers and services, outside community resources and programs, and other services as needed* Revises and reprioritizes plan of patient care, as needed; identifies and addresses any barriers effecting a patient's ability to adhere to plan* Conducts community outreach, home visits, shelter/street outreach to identify people who are experiencing homelessness and other social support needs and educates about health needsRequirements:* Graduated from an accredited two year nursing school* Must possess a current NYS Professional Registered Nurse license* Must have current CPR certification* The ideal candidate has knowledge of case/care management principles and has the ability to work with a diverse group of patients and understands the impact of social determinants on health* Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through* Superb organizational skills* Strong influencing skills* Self-starter with the ability to work proactively and take initiative* Results-oriented; creative and persistent in accomplishing tasks* Solutions-driven with a systems orientation* Highly responsive, timely, accurate and thorough in follow-up and follow-through* Highly flexible, positive and results-oriented attitude* Excellent in managing shifting priorities and timelines* Outstanding project and time-management skills* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, comfortable using document management software* Proficiency in Adobe and database management* Excellent oral and written communication skills* Excellent judgment and discretionHourly rate: $30 - $40 an hour (based on a full-time, 40 hour work week). Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related factors.RN Tuition Reimbursement PotentialOur FQHC status provides a unique opportunity for tuition reimbursement for registered nurses, up to 60% repayment of qualified student loans directly related to a nursing degree. This tuition reimbursement program requires application and is not guaranteed. RNs who are granted reimbursement are required to fulfill a two year, full time commitment to maintain eligibility. Additionally, there is potential for an additional 25% repayment for a third year commitment.This position offers a sign-on bonus for external hires, paid in installment's throughout the employee's successful first year of employment.Why Neighborhood?There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Neighborhood Health Center. We offer employees a kind, diverse, team-based work environment with competitive compensation and potential bonus, as well as comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, 403b match, health savings accounts, generous paid time off and loan forgiveness, if applicable.Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to the practice of equity and inclusion.