Community Health Nurse, Behavioral Health

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position :

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.

Examples Of Typical Tasks

• Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of treatment signed by the physician and makes initial evaluation visits to clients with medical illnesses, chronic diseases, behavioral health disorders, etc.
• Identifies and distinguishes between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms. Selects and performs

those therapeutic measures which are essential for effective execution of the nursing regimen for assigned

patients / clients.

care progress records, including required Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

New York State; and

through the American Heart Association (AHA); and

private vehicle; and

Department Preferences

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

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 for Job" button or forward your resume to CommunityCareCareers@nychhc.org noting the above Job ID #. 125583