Community Health Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

Typical Work Activities

Provides skilled nursing assessment and develops nursing care plans for clients and families for health guidance, lead poisoning, children at risk for developmental delays or other service needs as needed under the guidance of the Director of Patient Services;

Provides assessments, treatment and care to clients presenting to clinics for immunizations, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), HIV Testing, chronic disease screening and tuberculosis as treatments are ordered by the Department Medical Consultant;

Communicates with Physicians and others involved in the clients care to ensure service coordination;

Refers clients to other agencies as appropriate (wrap around and follow-on services);

Participates in data collection and epidemiological investigations, studies and surveys under the supervision of the Director of Patient Services;

Complies records for the documentation of client care and services provided, time accountability, statistical information, correspondence and written reports as required;

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

• Strong knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and the ability to apply them,
• Working knowledge of dietetics, sanitation, personal hygiene related to nursing care,
• ability to understand and follow technical oral and written instructions,
• Ability to keep records and make reports
• tact, courtesy and empathy to work with the general public, Healthcare providers and other public health and governmental Staff

Description

This is a professional position in the Public Health Nursing Division involving responsibility for coordinating individual patient care and for performing nursing services requiring substantial specialized judgement and skill. The work is performed under the direction and supervision of the Director of Patient Services.

A Community Health Registered Nurse also does related work as required.

Minimum Qualification

Graduation from a school of Nursing approved by New York State Education Department from a course by said Department for Registered Professional Nurse.

Special Requirement

Provide a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse at the time of appointment

Possession of a motor vehicle license or other suitable transportation method that allows for movement throughout the jurisdiction to where services might be needed.

Salary: $60,922/year

To Apply

Resumes for consideration can be sent to: lclaus@renscony.gov.