Community Based RN

Access Supports•Middletown, NY

About The Position

The Community Based RN coordinates population-based healthcare activities and helps ensure quality, accessible services in homes and the community. The role supports individuals in scattered-site supported housing and works with people with mental health conditions and substance use disorders in a variety of community settings. Under the direction of the Housing Director and in collaboration with the RN Healthcare Coordinator, the nurse is primarily responsible for individuals’ health, healthcare coordination, and infection control. Responsibilities also include coordinating medical services, maintaining regulatory compliance, facilitating education programs, and providing other support as needed by the program or agency. The position is based in Middletown, New York, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Flexibility is required. The listed pay rate is $43.27 per hour.

Requirements

Current RN license to practice in New York State.
Valid CPR/BLS/AED certification.
Reliable working vehicle and valid, clean driver’s license.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
Patience, empathy, and compassion.
Excellent observation skills and attention to detail.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Understanding of healthcare state standards and procedures.
Previous clinical experience.
Ability to move throughout the program or work environment during the workday and access and participate in individual and group activities.
May need to lift 25 pounds or more occasionally, as applicable to program needs, and perform physical tasks to support clients and facilitate program activities, with reasonable accommodation as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults in mental health or a closely related field; preferred but not required.
Two years of previous nursing experience in mental health, hospital nursing, and/or nursing home settings; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide health teaching to program participants.
Conduct health assessment forms and social-related healthcare screenings.
Coordinate and collaborate with medical providers.
Complete required documentation.
Review medical records and ensure accurate data entry into the electronic record.
Assist with gathering and reporting health data for program participants.
Help ensure quality reporting of health metrics.
In a medical emergency, assess the situation, take vital signs, and coordinate additional medical assistance as needed.
Assess and schedule periodic health check-ins and annual health-screen evaluations.
Serve as a liaison on medical issues with consulting physicians, parents and family, case managers, day programs, emergency rooms, site supervisors, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Advise the nursing supervisor of necessary changes in participants’ medical status.
Facilitate monthly training for housing staff.
Provide other nursing responsibilities as required by the Nursing Supervisor.
Instruct people supported and staff in medical procedures and healthy lifestyles.