Community Health Specialist/RN

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Summary of Position

• Establish and maintain clinic’s relationship with community organizations, medical clinics within the catchment area and
relevant chambers of commerce.
• Provide RN nursing coverage in the Occupational Health Clinic when needed.
• Travel throughout catchment area (Mohawk Valley, Capital Region and North Country) as needed for meetings and events.
• Attend relevant community events to represent the clinic and promote clinic services.
• Work with the Medical Director and other staff to pursue grant opportunities, write grant applications and maintain
requirements of grant.
• Assist with development of health and safety training events.
• Support all other clinic services as needed.

 

Principal Accountabilities

• Work with local Chambers of Commerce and other organizations to promote clinic services.
• Develop and implement staff community outreach events.
• Travel and attend events as scheduled.
• Provide detailed written reports of community outreach activities to Medical Director on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
• Serve as clinician in Occupational Health Clinic as needed to supplement clinical team and support client needs.
• Set up patients in room, perform ancillary tests including vital signs, spirometry, respirator fit testing, EKGs,phlebotomy, audiograms, etc.
• Obtain basic medical history from examinees and patients.
• Support organization and client outreach and relationships in close collaboration with Medical Director, Industrial Hygienist, Contracts and Marketing Specialist, Social Worker and Office Manager.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities including researching and writing of grants as needed.
• Develop, manage, and maintain health education materials and obtain on an as needed basis for distribution to community organizations, clients and industry and community events.
• Support the team in developing health and safety training programs as requested by community organizations and industry.
• Work with Social Worker and other clinical staff to develop and maintain educational materials for patients and examinees.
• Update and maintain educational site on clinic’s website.
• Perform other duties of the clinic as needed.

Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications
• Bachelors’ degree.
• Licensed Registered Nurse with active NY State license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications, NIOSH Spirometry certification and CAOHC certification.
• Required certifications must be obtained prior to start date.


Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• 4 – 6 years of experience in a health care setting
• Exceptional organizational and writing skills
• Excellent customer service and telephone skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to client work sites and between offices as needed to meet operational needs.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
• Knowledge of website design and maintenance
• Knowledge of and experience with relevant occupational health and safety federal and state regulations
• Knowledge of and experience with local communities and organizations (Capital Region, Mohawk Valley, North Country)
• Travel 30% within Clinic’s catchment area using valid driver’s license

Company Statement

Careers at EmblemHealth: For nine decades, EmblemHealth has been making quality health care accessible and affordable for New Yorkers, and helping to make life better in the communities we serve. Our employees are proud of that legacy and want to make health care better for everyone. Here we inspire success while helping employees build meaningful careers. We offer competitive health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and incentive pay plans. Join us for a rewarding experience.

Pay Disclosure

A good faith estimate of the compensation range for individuals hired to work for the EmblemHealth Family of Companies is provided. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case’s facts and circumstances. Union roles covered by a collective bargaining agreement will compensate in accordance with the union contract.

EEOC Statement

We are committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of our workforce to create opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Sponsorship Statement

Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws and regulations, Emblemhealth may provide work visa sponsorship for certain positions.

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