Registered Nurse, 326 Rockaway (50178)

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Registered Nurse Will Serve Young Adults And Families With Children Headed By Young Adults Ages 18 To 25 Years Old Providing Health Care And Management Coordination. The Registered Nurse Will

• Conduct assessment of the health needs of each resident including identifying barriers to access health services and health related resources in the community
• Create a health and wellness action plan tailored to each client’s needs, working collaboratively with healthcare providers and other community-based organizations to ensure client receives comprehensive and coordinated care and an increase access to healthcare services
• Assist tenants in managing medications and navigating appointments
• Promote health, prevention, and wellness informational activities for residents specific to their determined health needs
• Provide access to educational resources in order to increase client awareness of social determinants of health outcomes as well as how to manage chronic conditions
• Provide clients with ongoing follow-up, conduct motivational interviews, and assist with health goal setting
• Create a network of community medical and mental health providers and resources; provide information and referrals to clients as needed
• Assist clients with medication review and understanding directives from Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) in order to address chronic health conditions and decrease utilization of hospitals and other high-cost interventions
• Provide consistent communication to clients via Friendly Visits (FV) and Telephone Reassurance phone calls (TR)
• Assist residents in accessing necessary medication as well as any medical equipment that will ensure resident safety and housing stability
• Together with the Supervisor, organize curriculum for health and wellness educational workshops for residents
• Facilitate health-focused workshops and presentations based on resident needs and feedback
• Track and report on the outcome of referrals and the impact of services on resident health and housing stability
• Assist with acute care coordination
• Other related duties based on the needs of the program

COMPETENCIES

Education And Experience

Qualifications

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and / or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.