Community Health Nurse

Otsego County•Cooperstown, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position which involves assessment of the health needs and the development of a plan of care for individuals and families in the community and clinics. The Community Health Nurse (CHN) is responsible for the initial implementation of the patient’s plan of care and providing on-going case management and reassessment. The CHN works under the direction of a Supervising Community Health Nurse. The CHN may supervise subordinate staff.

Requirements

Licensure and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State
Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, human services, or a health-related field; OR Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree in the fields described in (a) and two (2) years full-time paid experience or its part-time equivalent in Home Care.
CPR certification
Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license and an acceptable driving record is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of current community health nursing practice
Working knowledge of the community organizations and agencies
Skill in the application of current nursing procedures and techniques of patient care
Ability to plan and coordinate services for individuals and families and supervise nursing personnel assigned to assist with this care
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and cooperative working relationships
Ability to accept and utilize guidance
Ability to perform duties in accordance with American Nurses Association Code for Professional Nurses
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Responsibilities

Performs skilled patient assessments, nursing care and prescribed treatments to patients in their homes.
Provides critical decision making in response to frequent immediate, unexpected health and interpersonal situations.
Provides case management requiring knowledge of family resources and community services.
May provide for the continuity of care by promoting referrals to other community agencies.
May manage community programs supported by local, NYS or Federal grants.
Counsels and guides individuals and families towards independence with solutions of physical, emotional and environmental health problems.
Provides nursing services in clinics and schools.
Performs record reviews and provide feedback to staff as requested.
Prepare and deliver presentation on various public health topics and participate in community planning related to nursing and health.
Act as a liaison with physician offices, hospitals and other agencies.
Provides services under various local, state, and federal programs.
Participates in the conduct of surveys, investigations and studies related to health matters.
Compiles and uses records, reports and statistical information for evaluation and planning of assigned programs.
Responds to various public health emergencies as needed.