Wellness Nurse/ Registered Nurse ( RN)

Requisition #:

7413

# of openings:

1

Employment Type:

Full time

Position Status:

Permanent

Category:

Non-Bargaining

Workplace Arrangement:

Hybrid

Fund:

1199SEIU National Benefit Fund

Job Classification:

Non-Exempt

Responsibilities
• Screen, monitor, and educate members regarding acute and chronic conditions and promote healthier lifestyle behaviors
• Administer tests for diseases and monitor progress through blood pressure readings, lipid, glucose, A1C, BMI measurements and others.
• Participate in seasonal vaccination, and other types of testing as needed.
• Participate in Health Fairs and Outreach Events at New York City and outer borough locations
• Educate members (in-person, virtually, and telephonically) regarding acute and chronic conditions and healthier lifestyles, and record clinical data for statistical analysis
• Administer vaccines to members
• Counsel members on Health Benefits provided by 1199SEIU and refer to appropriate internal departments and community agencies
• Contact physicians and/or specialists regarding member health status
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications
• Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• Minimum two (2) years nursing experience in ambulatory care, community health care or medical/surgical required
• Must have strong experience in clinical assessment, patient education, motivational interviewing, critical thinking, and independent decision-making
• Intermediate computer and digital literacy
• Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel preferred; bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Must have excellent oral and communication skills
• Ability to carry a laptop to different sites.
• Valid NYS Driver's license preferred with travel in New York Metropolitan area
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed