Sun River Health Hiring For Public Health Registered Nurse at Peekskill, NY, United States Full Time

Job Description

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Hudson River HealthCare (“Sun River Health”) is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a Registered Nurse to to ensure the overall health and safety of communities through education, advocacy, and delivery of care.Reports to: Director Public Health NursingRequired Skills and Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Associate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1 year of experience in public health
• 1-2 years of experience working with patients and medical providers directly
• Documented proficiency in nursing tasks and achieving positive health outcomes among patients

Job Responsibilities

• Delivery of clinical care on mobile units and in underserved communities
• COVID-19 community initiatives: Vaccination, testing, education
• Public Health Care delivery: Vaccinations, education and screenings, linkage to primary or specialty care
• Performs comprehensive individual and family assessments which include health history, physical assessment, growth monitoring, developmental assessment, psycho-social assessment, assessment of family functioning, assessment for substance abuse or domestic violence issues, and assessment of basic needs including food, housing, income, resources and supports, and access to health care.
• Provides care coordination, referral and follow-up to individuals and families who are members of a vulnerable population and/or high-risk groups.
• Provides education and counseling to individuals, families and community groups that are adapted to their unique needs, lifestyle, cultural and socio-economic situation.
• Collaborates in development and delivery of programs and activities for individuals, families and population groups that promote health and prevent disease, in settings including, but not limited to Health Center sites, mobile units, community organizations and businesses, schools, and the community in general.
• Participates in response teams to prevent, minimize, and contain adverse health events and conditions resulting from communicable diseases; food-, water-, and vector-borne outbreaks; chronic diseases; environmental hazards; injuries; and health disparities.
• Collaborates in the development of and contributes to individual, team, and Departmental quality improvement, clinical competency, performance management and evaluation activities.
• Keeps vehicle equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and patient records.
• Complies with organizational policy and procedure, patient confidentiality.
• Updates public health job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Follows infection prevention and control procedures. Follows organizational policy for CLIA waived testing

Sun River Health is a network of 43 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need – no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursingPay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No