Geriatric Mental Health RN - Care Coordinator

Concern Housing

East Patchogue (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (80% covered)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan

Educational assistance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Concern Housing is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in East Patchogue to provide comprehensive health monitoring and coordinate care for aging residents in mental health settings. You will conduct assessments, support residents, and ensure continuity of care.

Qualified candidates must have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, be licensed in New York, and have experience in care coordination. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New York.
2 years of experience working with adults with serious mental illness, chronic medical conditions, or aging populations.
Willingness and ability to travel between East Patchogue and West Sayville.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing health-related assessments and monitor residents for changes.
Identify early warning signs of emerging medical conditions.
Communicate with providers to ensure continuity of care.
Support residents during transitions following hospital admissions.

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Description

Concern Housing is seeking a RN for comprehensive health monitoring, medical support, and coordination of care for aging residents living in congregate care mental health settings. The RN identifies changes in health status, promotes continuity of care, and collaborates with staff and providers to deliver proactive, person-centered support for individuals with complex medical and mental health needs. Position will be based out of East Patchogue but will also service clients located in Sayville.

Conduct ongoing health-related assessments, including review of medical history, chronic conditions, medication and functional status.
Monitor residents for changes in physical health, cognition and overall well-being.
Identify early warning signs of emerging or worsening medical conditions and initiate appropriate follow up.
Provide support and guidance to residents to facilitate understanding of medical diagnoses, treatment plans and provider recommendations.
Reinforce adherence to prescribed treatments, medications and follow-up care.
Communicate with primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, and pharmacies to ensure continuity of care.
Assist with scheduling appointments, managing follow-up care and resolving barriers to access.
Support residents during transitions following emergency department visits and hospital admissions; participate in discharge planning meetings, review discharge instructions, reconcile medications as needed, and support with follow-up appointments post-discharge.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in residents’ electronic health records.
Coordinate with Medication Manager and other staff members to help ensure that medications are monitored effectively.
Attend weekly supervision; attend residence staff meetings.
Remain current with all agency required compliance documents and trainings.

Qualifications

Associates Degree in Nursing, Bachelors Degree preferred
Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New York.
2 years of experience working with adults with serious mental illness, chronic medical conditions, aging populations, or a combination of these.
Strong skills in care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Willingness and ability to travel between East Patchogue and West Sayville.

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!

Salary- $100,000/yr

Position Requirements

About the Organization Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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