Community Health Nurse (RN)

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Jericho Road Community Health Center is actively seeking a Registered Nurse (RN). This position is a full-time, within the Nursing Department, working across sites Barton, Broadway, and Doat. Primary location is Barton Street.

Work with a Purpose

Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to be engaged in a movement far larger than any one individual. We believe that we can all be people of positive influence. We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities. We are part of a global team that influences the health and wellbeing of communities internationally. Every day, Jericho Road’s mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose. We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization’s mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental change in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are. With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.

Why Jericho: Jericho Road offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer), HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for applicable positions. Jericho Road values both work and life. The option for a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible within certain teams.

Responsibilities:

• Perform physical exams and patient assessments to identify and address health problems and unmet patient care needs.
• Triage patient concerns and immediate needs by phone or in person.
• Provide nursing intervention and health education for individuals, families, and/or other groups regarding disease prevention, childbirth, support programs, and other health-related concerns.
• Perform medical treatments (medication and vaccine administration) as prescribed by a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or midwife.
• Collect samples (blood, urine, stool or sputum) from patients and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Perform EKG and Spirometry
• Complete all patient charting and ensure all patient records are current/complete with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Provide Hospital and ER follow up for patients recently discharged from hospitalization and assist in transition of care.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a current NY state licensure as an RN
• Hybrid Option available after probationary period
• Direct experience in a primary care (preferred but not required)
• Reliable transportation between sites required.
• Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification (BLS)
• Maintain credentials, attend seminars, and fulfill all licensure requirements including continuing education.

Hourly Rate: $30-$32 an hour. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.

Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated or required by your role within the organization and the overall missional objectives of the organization.

Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.