Registered Nurse - Part Time (Bronx)

The Jewish Board•New York, NY

13d•$48•Onsite

About The Position

The Bruner House Community Residence in the Bronx, New York, provides supportive, family-oriented services to boys and girls ages 13–15 who face psychiatric diagnoses, emotional crises, mental health concerns, and behavioral issues. Through individualized service plans, residents receive clinical treatment and education and develop independent living skills and coping strategies to support their transition back to their home communities. The Registered Nurse is responsible for residents’ complete nursing care and routine medical procedures within the scope of nursing practice. The RN generally reports to the Nursing Supervisor. Medication-related matters are supervised by the attending physician, or medications are administered according to external physicians’ orders. The role requires nursing assessments, care planning, treatment administration, emergency response, health education, coordination with external providers, and clinical documentation. The RN also examines residents involved in restraints and advocates for hospitalized clients. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to move, lift, transfer, and reposition clients as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing with New York State registration, or RN.
Excellent oral, written, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Ability to read documents such as health charts and spreadsheets for analytical purposes.
Manual dexterity to handle medical equipment, administer medications, and perform clinical procedures.
Ability to walk, sit, stand, and bend as necessary to assess and care for clients.
Ability to respond swiftly to emergencies, including moving to the scene, performing CPR, and using appropriate emergency protocols.
Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients safely when needed.
Physical stamina to perform nursing duties throughout the shift, including prolonged standing and walking.
Ability to navigate varied environments, including tight spaces, while maintaining patient care and safety.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a residential setting or in the mental health field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing assessments when residents enter the program and annually thereafter; assess general health, identify risk factors, address medical issues, and refer residents for follow-up treatment.
Develop treatment care plans based on residents’ needs.
Respond promptly to medical emergencies, perform triage, arrange necessary treatment, and follow up to ensure recovery.
Administer prescribed and routine medical treatments according to physicians’ orders and agency policies.
Schedule clinic appointments and escort residents to appointments.
Run medication groups as needed.
Provide residents with health education and information about good health practices.
Coordinate with external health care providers, schools, community organizations, and facility staff regarding residents’ medical needs.
Complete charting and other patient documentation; monitor lab results for changes and communicate changes to the physician.
Perform comprehensive examinations of residents involved in a restraint.
Advocate for hospitalized clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.