Wellness Nurse/ Registered Nurse ( RN)

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds is seeking a Registered Nurse to monitor and educate members about health conditions while promoting healthier lifestyles.

The role involves administering vaccines, conducting tests, and participating in health fairs and outreach events. A valid NYS RN license is required along with at least two years of nursing experience. Flexibility with hours, including evenings, is necessary.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Screen, monitor, and educate members regarding acute and chronic conditions.
• Administer tests for diseases and monitor progress through various measurements.
• Participate in seasonal vaccination and other types of testing as needed.
• Educate members regarding acute and chronic conditions and healthier lifestyles.
• Administer vaccines and counsel members on Health Benefits.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Motivational interviewing

Critical thinking

Independent decision-making

Bilingual in Spanish

Computer literacy

Oral and communication skills

Education

Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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