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Mohawk Valley Health System

Community Health Outreach Registered Nurse - Part Time - Variable (UTICA, NY)

Mohawk Valley Health System, Utica, New York, United States

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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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