Passage of Hope- Register Nurse

Rising Ground, Inc. • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The individual will be responsible for supervising day-to-day health services’ activities.  Health Services provides services and support for foster care, residential, and juvenile

justice-involved youth.

Requirements

• Valid New York State Registered Nurse License
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship, oral and written communication skills
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in-person in Bronx, Yonkers, Brooklyn or Queens for at least 2 days a week.
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)

Nice To Haves

• Recent Experience in pediatric nursing and/or psychiatric nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides general medical care and treatment to individuals supported per program, on site.
• Performs physical examinations and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions.
• Provide health evaluations, assessments and screenings with follow-ups.
• Review all Pediatric guidelines for care, including immunizations and testing.
• Records physical findings based on patient’s condition.
• Participate in clinical team and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan utilizing historical and current information.
• Conducts and assists in medical examinations of youth after incidents.
• Provides health education to youth supported, including reproductive health education.
• On call for all triage, sick, urgent and quick coverage, questions and consult calls for assigned programs.
• Administer Medication.
• Train staff.
• Assist with home visits and community provider visits as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees