Registered Nurse; RN

Description

Concern Housing is seeking a RN for comprehensive health monitoring, medical support, and coordination of care for aging residents living in congregate care mental health settings. The RN identifies changes in health status, promotes continuity of care, and collaborates with staff and providers to deliver proactive, person-centered support for individuals with complex medical and mental health needs. Position will be based out of East Patchogue but will also service clients located in Sayville.

Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday; 9am - 5pm

• Conduct ongoing health-related assessments, including review of medical history, chronic conditions, medication and functional status.
• Monitor residents for changes in physical health, cognition and overall well‑being.
• Identify early warning signs of emerging or worsening medical conditions and initiate appropriate follow up.
• Provide support and guidance to residents to facilitate understanding of medical diagnoses, treatment plans and provider recommendations.
• Reinforce adherence to prescribed treatments, medications and follow‑up care.
• Communicate with primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, and pharmacies to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, managing follow‑up care and resolving barriers to access.
• Support residents during transitions following emergency department visits and hospital admissions; participate in discharge planning meetings, review discharge instructions, reconcile medications as needed, and support with follow‑up appointments post‑discharge.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in residents’ electronic health records.
• Coordinate with Medication Manager and other staff members to help ensure that medications are monitored effectively.
• Attend weekly supervision; attend residence staff meetings.
• Remain current with all agency required compliance documents and trainings.

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing;
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of New York.
• 2 years of experience working with adults with serious mental illness, chronic medical conditions, aging populations, or a combination of these.
• Strong skills in care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
• Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness and ability to travel between East Patchogue and West Sayville.

Salary: $100,000 per year.

• Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium)
• Affordable voluntary dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Agency‑sponsored retirement plan
• Employee‑sponsored 403(b) retirement plan
• Agency‑sponsored life insurance coverage
• Excellent paid time off package
• Educational assistance and scholarship programs
• Licensure reimbursement
• Possible internship/clinical supervision
• Referral bonuses

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.