Registered Nurse - Part Time (Bronx)
About The Position
The Bruner House Community Residence in the Bronx, NY provides family-oriented and supportive child and teen services to boys and girls ages 13–15 who are experiencing psychiatric diagnoses, emotional crises, mental health concerns, or behavioral issues. Youth receive individualized clinical treatment and education and develop independent living skills and adaptive coping strategies to support their transition back to their home communities. The Registered Nurse is responsible for complete nursing care and routine medical procedures within the scope of nursing practice for assigned clients. The RN generally reports to the Nursing Supervisor. Medication-related duties are supervised by the attending physician or performed in accordance with an external physician’s orders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing and New York State registration.
- Excellent oral, writing, 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 needed to assess and care for clients.
- Ability to respond swiftly to emergencies, including moving quickly, 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 a variety of environments, including tight spaces, while maintaining patient 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 outstanding medical issues, and arrange referrals for follow-up treatment.
- Develop treatment and care plans based on residents’ needs.
- Respond immediately to medical emergencies, perform triage, arrange necessary medical treatment, and follow up to ensure recovery.
- Administer prescribed and routine medical treatments in accordance with physicians’ orders and agency policies.
- Schedule clinic appointments and escort residents to appointments.
- Run medication groups as needed.
- Provide health education and communicate information about good health practices to residents.
- Coordinate with external health care providers, schools, community organizations, and the facility regarding clients’ 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 restraints.
- Advocate for hospitalized clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
