Mohawk Valley Health System
Community Health Outreach Registered Nurse - Part Time - Variable (UTICA, NY)
Mohawk Valley Health System, Utica, New York, United States
Community Health Outreach Registered Nurse - Part Time - Variable (UTICA, NY)
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Mohawk Valley Health System .
Base Pay Range $30.00/hr – $49.00/hr
Job Summary The Community Outreach Nurse is responsible for providing community education and health screenings in the community and works under the general direction of the Population Health Director, or designee.
Core Job Responsibilities
Educate communities about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
Identify potential collaborative community outreach projects with relevant community agencies and act as liaison between the agency and the hospital.
Perform free health screenings for common diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, stroke, women's health and fall prevention.
Take vital signs and perform other screening tests.
Conduct health assessments, provide brief interventions, triage patients, provide support and follow up in navigating health and social service systems.
Make appropriate referrals and assist clients to make necessary arrangements.
Develop and complete program evaluations, documentation, reports and follow up as required.
Counsel people who are at increased risk of illness or injury about how to take precautions to prevent illness, including performing screenings that lead to early detection of disease.
Describe how insurance works and help uninsured or underinsured people gain access to healthcare services.
Lead community outreach by distributing public health information and provide training at schools, churches, workplaces, and other community settings.
Obtain all clinical trainings as required.
Design and set up off site pop up locations including tables, chairs, and tents.
Attend weekly taskforce meetings to develop community outreach activities.
Perform other duties as required.
Education / Experience Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with diverse populations.
Preferred Experience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with related clinical and teaching experience.
Licensure / Certification Requirements
Current RN licensure in NY.
Preferred Certifications
Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN).
Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details Req Id: 96599
Department: BEHAVIORAL HLTH ADMIN
Shift: Variable
Shift Hours Worked: 6.00
FTE: 0.66
Work Schedule: HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
Employee Status: A5 - Regular Part-Time (975 hours per year or more)
Union: Non-Union
Pay Range: $30 - $49 Per Hour
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Part-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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Mohawk Valley Health System .
Base Pay Range $30.00/hr – $49.00/hr
Job Summary The Community Outreach Nurse is responsible for providing community education and health screenings in the community and works under the general direction of the Population Health Director, or designee.
Core Job Responsibilities
Educate communities about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
Identify potential collaborative community outreach projects with relevant community agencies and act as liaison between the agency and the hospital.
Perform free health screenings for common diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, stroke, women's health and fall prevention.
Take vital signs and perform other screening tests.
Conduct health assessments, provide brief interventions, triage patients, provide support and follow up in navigating health and social service systems.
Make appropriate referrals and assist clients to make necessary arrangements.
Develop and complete program evaluations, documentation, reports and follow up as required.
Counsel people who are at increased risk of illness or injury about how to take precautions to prevent illness, including performing screenings that lead to early detection of disease.
Describe how insurance works and help uninsured or underinsured people gain access to healthcare services.
Lead community outreach by distributing public health information and provide training at schools, churches, workplaces, and other community settings.
Obtain all clinical trainings as required.
Design and set up off site pop up locations including tables, chairs, and tents.
Attend weekly taskforce meetings to develop community outreach activities.
Perform other duties as required.
Education / Experience Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with diverse populations.
Preferred Experience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with related clinical and teaching experience.
Licensure / Certification Requirements
Current RN licensure in NY.
Preferred Certifications
Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN).
Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details Req Id: 96599
Department: BEHAVIORAL HLTH ADMIN
Shift: Variable
Shift Hours Worked: 6.00
FTE: 0.66
Work Schedule: HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
Employee Status: A5 - Regular Part-Time (975 hours per year or more)
Union: Non-Union
Pay Range: $30 - $49 Per Hour
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Part-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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