Registered Nurse (RN) - Bilingual Spanish/English (Urology)
About The Position
New York Health (NYH) is seeking a bilingual Spanish/English Registered Nurse to support its Urology practice in Brooklyn, New York. The nurse works with physicians and a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide personalized, evidence-based patient care. The role includes assisting with examinations and urologic procedures, administering injections under physician orders, monitoring and documenting patient status and treatment responses, and developing individualized care plans. The nurse also educates and supports patients and families, manages treatment follow-up and patient communications, and completes medication and discharge documentation. The schedule is five 8.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Valid New York State RN license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Bilingual Spanish and English.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and healthcare professionals.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs).
- Knowledge of standard precautions and ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment when administering cytotoxic agents and handling bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids.
- Attention to detail and professional conduct.
- Reliable transportation to travel between NYH locations.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various physical conditions, including standing, bending, and reaching.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians with examinations and urologic procedures.
- Prepare and administer injections under physician orders, following the five medication rights.
- Monitor and document vital signs, weight, height, patient progress, and responses to treatment and medication.
- Develop individualized care plans for patients under the nurse’s supervision.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Educate patients and families about treatment expectations, aftercare, resources, and emergency contacts.
- Continuously assess and document patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
- Complete the Medication Administration Record after each treatment and provide patient-specific discharge instructions.
- Manage incoming messages, including prescription refill requests, prior authorizations when applicable, and patient callbacks.
- Travel between NYH locations as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance beginning on day one
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Eight paid holidays, including two floating holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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