Community Health Nurse (RN) - TAG MedStaffing

Job Overview - Community Health Nurse (RN):
Become a vital part of our client's team in Queens, NY, as a Community Health Nurse, delivering in-home nursing care to PACE members. This full-time role requires fieldwork throughout Queens, providing skilled nursing services across diverse settings, including homes, PACE centers, hospitals, and nursing facilities.

Compensation: $105,000 - $118,000/year
Location: Queens, NY (Fieldwork throughout Queens)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Responsibilities as the Community Health Nurse:

• Nursing Care: Deliver skilled nursing services, including assessments, medication administration, and care plan implementation for PACE members.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with the Care Manager and interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop and revise individualized care plans, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Assessments: Conduct initial and follow-up assessments using the Uniform Assessment System of New York (UAS-NY) to confirm eligibility and address care needs.
• Counseling: Provide health education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers on self-care, medication management, safety, and treatment plans.
• Documentation: Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system and meet all regulatory standards.

Qualifications for the Community Health Nurse:

• Education: Degree from an NLN-accredited nursing school required (BSN preferred).
• Licensure: Active New York State RN license required.
• Experience: 1+ year of clinical nursing in home health, acute, medical-surgical, or critical care, with required home care and field experience.
• Skills: Strong clinical abilities, physical endurance, and mental resilience required.
• Other Requirements: Current driver's license, insurance, and access to a vehicle for work.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.