What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Community Health Specialist position at VNS Health?
What You Will Do
As a RN Community Health Specialist at VNS Health, you will be part of an interdisciplinary care team serving residents in NORC programs. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing health-focused information, education, assessment, advocacy, and linkage to care for residents in NORC programs.
- Implementing health promotion activities such as health screening, health assessments, health care linkages, health care referrals, and health presentations.
- Making telephone calls and home visits to individual residents to assess their needs and support successful community living activities.
- Referring residents to appropriate health services based on assessed needs.
- Providing healthcare advocacy by acting as a liaison between various healthcare systems during times of transition.
- Participating in the Quality Assurance Program and Education Program as requested by the Clinical Manager.
You will work closely with NORC site staff to ensure residents engage in self-care management health strategies and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
