Community Registered Nurse (RN)

TAG MedStaffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing is seeking a Community Registered Nurse (RN) for a field-based role in Brooklyn, NY. Compensation ranges from $53 to $58 per hour, with a Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

This temp-to-perm position includes home visits, care coordination, discharge planning, and clinical support for individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs. The RN will perform community nursing, medication management, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active NY State RN license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in community health, behavioral health, care coordination, crisis intervention, or IDD.
• Familiarity with OPWDD, OMH, DOH and community-based nursing practices is preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR, clinical documentation, nursing assessments, medication management, and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments for prospective admissions and home visits.
• Provide skilled nursing services including medication management and wound care.
• Coordinate hospital discharges and continuity of medical, behavioral health and community-based services.
• Review medication administration records and ensure compliance with nursing and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, behavioral health professionals, families and direct support staff to implement care plans and provide clinical education.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Organization

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR systems

Clinical documentation

Nursing assessments

Medication management

Care coordination software

Job description

Job Overview – Community Registered Nurse (RN) Compensation: $53 – $58/hour Location: Brooklyn, NY Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Field-Based)

TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Community Registered Nurse (RN) in Brooklyn, NY for our client.

In this temp-to-perm, field-based role, you will provide community nursing, home visits, care coordination, discharge planning, medication management, and clinical support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities as the Community Registered Nurse (RN)

• Community Assessments: Conduct nursing assessments for prospective admissions, complete home visits, and evaluate individuals transitioning from hospitals into community-based programs.
• Clinical Care: Provide skilled nursing services including medication management, chronic disease monitoring, wound care, health assessments, and other nursing interventions based on individual needs.
• Care Coordination: Coordinate hospital discharges, collaborate with healthcare providers, and facilitate continuity of medical, behavioral health, and community-based services.
• Medication Oversight: Review medication administration records, monitor therapeutic outcomes, oversee medication storage, and maintain compliance with nursing and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Partner with physicians, case managers, behavioral health professionals, families, and direct support staff to develop and implement individualized care plans while providing clinical education and support.

Qualifications for the Community Registered Nurse (RN)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure: Active and unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience with community health, behavioral health, care coordination, crisis intervention, or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with OPWDD, OMH, DOH, and community-based nursing practices is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR), clinical documentation, nursing assessments, medication management, and care coordination is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, time management, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams are essential.