Nurse

Job Description

Job title: Nurse – Full time

FLSA: Exempt

Department: Supportive Housing

Location: Bronx, NY

Reports to: Program Director

SALARY

$66,300.00 -$70000.00 annual

SUMMARY

A key component of this job is to support and promote the residents’ independence by establishing care goals; teaching the residents to understand their condition, medications, and self-care skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess the health needs of all recipients and make appropriate medical referrals as needed.
• Participates in the development of residents Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records of symptoms or changes in residents’ conditions.
• Documents encounters with the residents on a progress note.
• Interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess residents’ conditions and shares information with the team.
• Consults and coordinates with residents’ healthcare providers to assess, plan, implement or evaluate residents’ care plans.
• Monitors all aspects of residents’ care, including diet and physical activity.
• Facilitates groups for the residents on topics such as health education, disease prevention and assists the residents and the service staff to develop health improvement programs.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
• Some evening and weekend work will be required.
• Other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Experience, education and special requirements

Successful applicants must have strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to provide good customer service, both in person and by telephone; must possess good organizational skills, have a high attention to detail, have the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work assignments, and maintain confidentiality. Bi-lingual Spanish a plus. Must have at least 2 years of experience working with substance abuse, mental health and homeless population. A bachelor's of science in nursing and current New York State RN License and Registration required.