About Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Health nurses care for patients and their families at every stage of life, 24 hours a day, at bedsides in 9 community hospitals, 4 academic medical centers, a behavioral health hospital, 2 children's hospitals, 2 rehabilitation hospitals, medical offices, and care facilities across the state.
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Hackensack Meridian Health is one of the most recognized health care networks in the country for nursing excellence with 7 Magnet designations. In joining our nursing team, you'll work with collaborative colleagues, who are pushing each other - and patient care - to keep getting better.
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Job Description
- Requisition # 2024-149655
- Shift Day
- Status Full Time with Benefits
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Community Outreach RN Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing Hackensack Meridian Health's Community Outreach Wellness Plan to address identified community health needs and in support of Hackensack Meridian Health's strategic imperatives and centers of excellence. Implements and evaluates health education programs, and coordinates the provision of health education services.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Community Outreach RN Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Implement assigned outreach activities according to the community outreach plan. Ensure all logistics related to health screenings, health fairs, education programs and special events are completed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.
- Represent Hackensack Meridian Health Community Outreach department on boards, coalitions and committees that are strategically aligned with the community benefit plan. Participates on appropriate committees and boards as directed by the Manager. Reports and communicates meeting information and follow up items to the department as needed.
- Identify and maintain relationships with key community contacts who share the mission for improving health within the Hackensack Meridian Health communities we serve and that support the Community Health Needs Assessment Implementation Plan.
- Coordinates nursing and health promotion services based upon community need. Assesses and identifies populations at risk.
- Accurately collects and inputs data into outreach database or other system on a regular basis as directed. Submit monthly management report summarizing outreach activities and outcomes. Provides program attendance, event summary and evaluation forms for events per protocol.
- Coordinates with nurses, health educators, community members, physicians and other hospital network employees in the scheduling of health related activities. Organize and schedule other health and medical professionals to present health education and screening programs
- Gathers and shares community/public health information on their assigned territories. Keeps current with trends in public/community health needs
- Communicates effectively with health professionals, community members and organizations.
- Supports the research process and utilizes the information to support evidence based care. Actively seeks opportunities to incorporate new scientific finding into education programs and/or clinical practice unit in area of expertise.
- Independently develops and evaluates a personal continuing education and professional development plan.
- Provides orientation, and in-service for new nursing staff.
- Referring individuals who have screening results that fall outside the normal parameters to their primary care physicians, appropriate health care providers or the Hackensack Meridian Health physician referral line.
- Identifying socioeconomic conditions which relate to or affect general health and well-being and make referrals to appropriate agencies. Interprets available services and communicates them effectively
- Administer social determinant of health (SDOH) surveys to community members at appropriate events and makes referrals via NowPow as needed.
- Provide health promotion services in a variety of settings which requires lifting and moving equipment, tables, chairs as well as walking, bending, standing and stair climbing.
- Successfully completes yearly department competencies as assigned. Completes Health Stream modules on time as assigned.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Graduation from a School of Nursing approved by the NJ State Board of Nursing.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years nursing experience.
- Willing and able to travel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Bilingual.
- Previous community health experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Current Valid NJ State Professional Registered Nurse's license.
- Maintains a current driver's license.
- Annual CPR certification.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
Benefits
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workplace excellence
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collaborative work environment
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work-life balance
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compassionate nursing culture
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mentoring programs
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substantial tuition reimbursement
Eric
Gossar Assistant Nurse Manager, Critical Care Unit
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To be a newer nurse and become an assistant manager of a critical care unit speaks to the opportunities Hackensack Meridian Health can provide. Also, the teamwork and team members I have been exposed to here are second to none."
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