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New York City Health + Hospitals Correctional Health Services Staff Nurse, CHS in NEW YORK, New York
Provide direct patient care as necessary. Coordinate the nursing care provided for patients within a given unit by: Assisting the ADON and nurse schedulers with staffing needs and communicating staffing concerns immediately with the ADON. Collaborate with the ADON to orient new staff. Evaluate the new nurse on an ongoing basis, write a formal evaluation at the end of the probation period, and make recommendations to the ADON. Perform administrative and managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, and planning. Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments. Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained. Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation. Provide or arrange for training/instruction of auxiliary personnel. Evaluate a patient's condition to determine the right course of treatment. Collaborate with the pharmacy to replenish supplies. Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods. 1. Licensed Registered Professional Nurse currently registered to practice in New York State. 1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and 2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). Special Note: For assignments in Post-Acute Care ONLY, individuals meeting the following criteria may also be considered for appointment: Graduation from a nursing education program registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as licensure qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse (RN) and has applied for licensure as an RN. These unlicensed individuals may be employed to practice under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN for up to 90 days immediately following graduation pending receipt of a limited permit, which selected candidates must apply for and receive within the same 90-day period. Once a limited permit is received, individuals can practice nursing, under the immediate and personal supervision of a NYS licensed, currently registered, RN at a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting for up to one (1) year from the date of issuance of the limited permit. In addition, must hold or obtain through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or mail your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to: NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health Services Talent Acquisition Human Resources Department 55 Water Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10041 Attn: Talent Acquisition If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.
