Community Health Nurse

VNS Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal and financial wellness

Professional growth and career

Internal mobility and advancement

Job summary

VNS Health is seeking a Community Health Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in a community setting in New York. You will perform health assessments, administer medications, implement physicians' orders, and coordinate care with onsite and community providers.

The role emphasizes health promotion, documentation, care planning, and emergency response. Licensure in NYS and RN eligibility, with Associate Degree in Nursing required and BSN preferred; two years' LHCSA/CHHA RN experience is

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in New York State (NYSRN) and CPR/BLS certification are required.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum two years of RN experience in LHCSA or CHHA is required; behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate health and wellness activities.
• Conducts client assessments to determine health needs, including vital signs as needed.
• Accurately documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in clients' medical records.
• Provides emergency care until EMS arrives and liaises with EMS personnel during medical emergencies.
• Develops and implements individualized nursing care plans.
• Health Promotion: Educates clients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Assists in preparing statistical reports for funding sources (e.g., numbers of health assessments and referrals).
• Care Coordination and Advocacy: Facilitates referrals and linkages to appropriate healthcare services.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

N/A

Job description

Overview

The Community Health Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to clients in a community-based setting. The duties of this role vary by location but includes conducting health assessments, administering medications, implementing physicians' orders, and coordinating care with onsite and community healthcare providers. The Community Health Nurse monitors client health status, provides first aid and emergency response when needed, and educates clients and staff on medication management, disease prevention, and Narcan use. The position also involves developing and overseeing nursing care plans, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment, maintaining accurate clinical documentation and data reporting, and collaborating closely with program leadership and multidisciplinary staff to support client health, safety, and continuity of care.

What We Provide

• Personal and financial wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Internal mobility and advancement opportunities

What You Will Do:

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate health and wellness activities.
• Conducts client assessments to determine health needs, including taking vital signs as needed.
• Accurately documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in clients' medical records.
• Provides emergency care until EMS arrives and liaises with EMS personnel during medical emergencies.
• Develops and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Health Promotion: Educates clients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Assists in preparing statistical reports for funding sources (e.g., number of health assessments and referrals to primary care or specialists).
• Care Coordination and Advocacy: Facilitates referrals and linkages to appropriate healthcare services based on client needs.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State requiredCPR/BLS Certification required

Education:

• Associate's Degree Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum two years of experience working as an RN in LHCSA or CHHA required
• Prior experience working with behavioral health client population and providing clinical assessments of their health needs preferred

Pay Range

USD $45.09 - USD $56.39 /Hr.

About Us

VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We're one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.