Visiting Nurse - Psych / Behavioral Health (Bronx)

A NYC based organization servicing the community is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the care transition team as part of the Pathways Program.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the oversight of medical treatment for individuals transitioning to the community from a higher level of care.

The RN serves as a liaison between participants and their medical providers to ensure that participants are linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs.

In service delivery, the RN utilizes the nursing approach of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation to assist individuals in their achievement of health, rehabilitation and recovery goals.

The RN is an advocate for the health needs of participants.

Schedule :  Monday-Friday 9 : 00am – 5 : 00pm

Location :   Bronx, NY 10461

Job Responsibilities :

Develop, implement, and maintain Pathway Home program nursing standards.

Conduct health assessments to determine participants’ immediate medical needs and readiness to receive services.

Develop, or consult and coordinate with the team to develop plans to address participant health needs.

Collaborate with outside medical and behavioral health providers to schedule appointments and coordinate care.

Provide health education, support on how to access and utilize community healthcare services, and connections to primary, specialty and preventive care.

Advise participants on holistic health maintenance and disease prevention including nutrition, diet and physical activity.

Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in participants’ conditions and record medical information and vital signs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

NYS Registered Nurse Licensed

1-2 years of experience working with behavioral health and mental health population

Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information

Please email :  sfriedman@hcmmi.com

JobDiva # 25-25826

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