Community Outreach Coordinator RN - PD

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Community Outreach RN Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing Hackensack Meridian Health's Community Outreach Wellness Plan to address identified community health needs and in support of Hackensack Meridian Health's strategic imperatives and centers of excellence. Responsibilities: Implement assigned outreach activities according to the community outreach plan. Represent Hackensack Meridian Health Community Outreach department on boards, coalitions and committees that are strategically aligned with the community benefit plan. Identify and maintain relationships with key community contacts who share the mission for improving health within the Hackensack Meridian Health communities we serve. Coordinates nursing and health promotion services based upon community need. Accurately collects and inputs data into outreach database or other system on a regular basis as directed. Coordinates with nurses, health educators, community members, physicians and other hospital network employees in the scheduling of health related activities. Gathers and shares community/public health information on their assigned territories. Communicates effectively with health professionals, community members and organizations. Supports the research process and utilizes the information to support evidence based care. Independently develops and evaluates a personal continuing education and professional development plan. Provides orientation, and in-service for new nursing staff. Referring individuals who have screening results that fall outside the normal parameters to their primary care physicians, or the Hackensack Meridian Health physician referral line. Identifying socioeconomic conditions which relate to or affect general health and well-being and make referrals to appropriate agencies. Administer social determinant of health (SDOH) surveys to community members at appropriate events and makes referrals via NowPow as needed. Provide health promotion services in a variety of settings which requires lifting and moving equipment, tables, chairs as well as walking, bending, standing and stair climbing. Successfully completes yearly department competencies as assigned. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Graduation from a School of Nursing approved by the NJ State Board of Nursing. Minimum of 3 to 5 years nursing experience. Willing and able to travel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Bilingual. Previous community health experience. Licenses And Certifications Required: Current Valid NJ State Professional Registered Nurse's license. Maintains a current NJ driver's license. Annual CPR certification. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.

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